Islamic Feminism in Kuwait [electronic resource] : The Politics and Paradoxes /
González, A.author.
Drawing on interviews and fieldwork in Kuwait and throughout the Arabian Peninsula, this book explores what cultural elites in the Arab Gulf region have to say about women's political and cultural rights and how their faith is or is not related to their politics.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Half-Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Figures and Tables                                 ; Introduction                   ; 1 Western Feminism Has Not Taken Root in Muslim Hearts and Minds                                                                       ; 2 Islamists Are Winning Elections                                        ; 3 Veiled Women Are Leading                                 ; 4 Men Are Enabling Islamic Feminism                                          ; 5 Arab Youth Are Both Modern and Traditional
Conclusion: Legitimate Authorities in Balance                                                    Appendix 1: Islamic Social Attitudes Survey (ISAS) Methodology                                                                     ; Appendix 2: Summary of Interview Responses to Select Interview Questions                                                                               ; Notes            ; Glossary               ; Selected Bibliography                            ; Index
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
Drawing on interviews and fieldwork in Kuwait and throughout the Arabian Peninsula, this book explores what cultural elites in the Arab Gulf region have to say about women's political and cultural rights and how their faith is or is not related to their politics.
Middle East—Politics and government.
Political science.
Sociology.
Ethnology—Middle East .
Religion and sociology.
Middle Eastern Politics.
Political Science.
Gender Studies.
Middle Eastern Culture.
Sociology of Religion.
Sociology, general.