Muslim Women in America: The Challenge of Islamic Identity Today
- ISBN-10
- 0195177835
- ISBN-13
- 9780195177831
- Category
- Religion
- Pages
- 190
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2006-03-02
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Authors
- Yvonne Yazbeck Haddad, Jane I. Smith, Kathleen M. Moore
Description
Muslim women living in America continue to be marginalized and misunderstood since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, yet their contributions are changing the face of Islam as it is seen both within Muslim communities in the West and by non-Muslims.
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