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The heritage of Islam : women, religion, and politics in West Africa
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- Creator
- Barbara Callaway, Lucy Creevey
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
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- Publication
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- Boulder, CO : Lynne Rienner, 1994
- Physical Details
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- x, 221 pages ; 24 cm
- ISBNs
- 9781555872533, 1555872530, 9781555874148, 1555874142
- OCLC
- ocm28846283
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- 1. Introduction: Does Religion Shape or Reflect Society? -- 2. The Islamic Encounter -- 3. Socialization and the Subordination of Women -- 4. Education and Attitudes Toward Women -- 5. Women in the Formal and Informal Economies -- 6. The Political Empowerment of Women -- 7. Conclusion: Islam and the Changing Status of Women