Women, Islam and Everyday Life
Author | : Nina Nurmila |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2009-06-10 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781134033713 |
ISBN-13 | : 1134033710 |
Rating | : 4/5 (710 Downloads) |
Download or read book Women, Islam and Everyday Life written by Nina Nurmila and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2009-06-10 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines Islam and women’s everyday life, focusing in particular on the highly controversial issue of polygamy. It discusses the competing Islamic interpretations of polygamy, and - based on detailed fieldwork conducted in Indonesia - women’s actual experiences and perceptions of the practice, and the impact of public policy.