Islam and Gender

Catalog description

Also listed as History 268. This course explores Islamic discourses about wo/men and gender in Islam, focusing attention on the processes by which the Muslim community has articulated and policed gender-specific ideals over time, particularly as they relate to: community identity, conceptions of cultural authenticity, the interpretation of the foundational sources of Islam, and legal traditions. We will give significant attention to these issues as they pertain to 19th and 20th century debates about "re-forming" Muslim women. Prerequisite: Second-year standing, a 100-level "Studying Religion" course or a 100-level "Making History" course. ELFENBEIN.