Muslim Women in America: The Challenge of Islamic Identit...
Haddad, Yvonne Yazbeck / Smith, Jane I. / Moore, Kathleen M.
The treatment and role of women are among the most discussed and controversial aspects of Islam. The rights of Muslim women have become part of the Western political agenda, often perpetuating a stereotype of universal oppression. Muslim women living in America continue to be marginalized andmisunderstood since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Yet their contributions are changing the face of Islam as it is seen both within Muslim communities in the...
