ARIS6902 - Muslim Women: Realities and Challenges

Semester 2, 2012  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Nijmeh Hajjar
Phone: +61 2 9036 7011
Email: nijmeh.hajjar@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit deals with the realities and challenges facing women in Islamic societies and Muslim women in Western societies, including Australia. The unit focuses on current debates on the position of women in traditional neo-patriarchal and modernizing societies, political participation, private and public space, cultural and religious spheres and the workforce. It highlights women's voices and perspectives on the hijab, body and sexuality, marriage, family and gender dynamics, with examples from the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the West.

Assessments

2x2000wd essays (70%), 2x1000wd oral presentations (30%)

Classes

1x2-hr seminar/week

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