Islam and Gender

<p>Given the intense political scrutiny of Islam and Muslims which often centres on gendered concerns <i>Islam and Gender: Major Issues and Debates</i> is an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the key topics problems and debates in this engaging subject. Split into three parts this book places the discussion in its historical context provides up-to-date case studies and delves into contemporary debate on the subject. This book includes discussion of the following important topics:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Marriage and divorce</li> <p> </p> <li>Interpretations of the Qur’an and Sunna</li> <p> </p> <li>Male and female sexuality and sexual diversity</li> <p> </p> <li>Classical Islamic thought on masculinity and femininity</li> <p> </p> <li>Gender and hadith</li> <p> </p> <li>Polygamy and inheritance</li> <p> </p> <li>Adultery and sexual violence</li> <p> </p> <li>Veiling female circumcision and crimes of honour</li> <p> </p> <li>Lived religiosities </li> <p> </p> <li>Gender justice in Islam. </li> </ul><p><em>Islam and Gender</em> is essential reading for students in religious studies Islamic studies and gender studies as well as those in related fields such as cultural studies politics area studies sociology anthropology and history. </p>