Muslim Women in Britain

<p>Perceptions of Muslim women in Western society have been shaped by historical and sociological conditions such as colonialism patriarchy and Orientalism. In <strong>Muslim Women in Britain</strong> Sariya Contractor seeks to reinstate the <em>Muslimah </em>as a storyteller who tells her own story.</p><p>An exploration of the lives of British Muslim women this book examines issues of femininity Britishness inter-communal relations and social cohesion. Presenting the reader with incisive narratives of Muslim women on familiar topics such as the <em>hijab</em> Muslim women in the media and feminist debate particularly in a Western context Sariya Contractor makes a valuable contribution to the existing literature on Islamic studies social anthropology feminist philosophy and social cohesion. </p><p>Presenting a complex and nuanced retelling of Muslim women’s realities as explored through their own voices stories and experiences; this book will be of interest to scholars and students of Islamic studies Women’s studies Social Anthropology and Sociology seeking a fresh perspective on Muslim women in Britain.</p>