First published in 1983, this edited collection is based on contributions at a Scandinavian symposium on the place of women in Islamic society. It offers perspe

Women in Islamic societies are often seen as a hidden and homogenous group. The volumes in this set, originally published between 1960 and 1983, explore the wid

This three-volume interdisciplinary collection is of use not only in Middle East studies but also in various other disciplines, including women's studies, polit

Most research has accepted stereotypical images of Muslim women, treating their outward manifestations, such as veiling, as passive and oppressive. Muslim women

This three-volume interdisciplinary collection is of use not only in Middle East studies but also in various other disciplines, including women's studies, polit