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Beyond the Veil: Male-female Dynamics in Muslim Society (Hardcover)

by Fatima Mernissi (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 198 pages
  • Publisher: Saqi Books; 2nd Revised edition edition (Sep 1985)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 086356030X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0863560309
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 132,688 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A study of sexual inequality in Muslim society. It argues that the Islamic view of women as active sexual beings resulted in a stricter regulation and control of women's sexuality, which Muslim theorists classically regarded as a threat to civilized society.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting read, 15 Nov 2007
By R. H. Smith "Literary Angel" (Essex, Uk) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beyond the Veil: Male-female Dynamics in Muslim Society (Paperback)
This is a very interesting- and even-handed- look at Muslim societies both historically and contemporary to the author. We are shown possible motivations and reasons for the behaviours seen in the world today that make it one of the few books about extremist behaviour towards women that don't make me too angry to read. As I am not a member of the muslim faith I cannot comment on how reliable her representation is but I think the previous reviewer would do well to remember the time of writing and the fact that the book is about islam as a way of life not just a religious doctrine. Maybe she's a little biased- her grandmother was sold as a concubine, wouldn't you be?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for muslims and non-muslims!, 4 Dec 2008
By Mrs. Claire A. Mkinsi "velvetblackvelvet58" (Rabat, Morocco) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beyond the Veil: Male-female Dynamics in Muslim Society (Paperback)
Fatima Mernissi is justifiably acclaimed for this thoroughly researched and balanced exploration of what Islam means, and has meant, for women. The fear of women's sexuality and its hold over men, the psychological impulses that underwrite the ideology, are objectively examined and exposed through careful reference to the Koran. Living in Morocco, as I do, women often explain their choice to wear the veil as being dictated by the way they are treated on the street if they do not. Veiling women is a controversial practice, whether forced or voluntary. This seminal text goes a long way in helping us understand how it originated and why it is still defended. Highly recommended!
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