Feature: What Is Islamic Feminism and Who Is Fatema Mernissi?

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Presenter: Celine Alkhaldi
Delivered: Dubai

on October 5, 2019

Does Islam oppress women, and can it be reconciled with feminism? My presentation explores these questions by examining the origins of feminism and the ideas of sociologist Fatema Mernissi.

Sources & Future References

• Margot Badran, 2002, Al-Ahram Weekly Online, 17 - 23 January 2002, Issue No.569

• Carolyn J. Eichner, French Historical Studies (2009) 32 (1): 63-84.

• Offen, Karen. “Defining Feminism: A Comparative Historical Approach.” Signs, 14, no. 1 (1988): 119-157.

• Feminism and Nationalism in the Third World, 1986, Kumari Jayawardena

• Kumari Jayawardena - Chhachhi - 2006 - Development and Change - Wiley Online Library

• Feminism and Nationalism in the Third World by Kumari Jayawardena – review | History books | The Guardian

• Mernissi, Fatima - Oxford Islamic Studies Online

• Fatema Mernissi, a Founder of Islamic Feminism, Dies at 75 - The New York Times

• Fatema Mernissi: The Pride of Islamic Feminism in Modern Times - Obituary | musliminstitute.org

Contact Info

• Instagram: @ccalkha

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