RELI 4335 - Women and Islam

Credits: 3
Examines women’s lives in Islamic societies from the seventh century to the present in the Middle East and throughout the world. Themes include women’s position in Islamic law, society and culture, Western images of Muslim women, veiling and Islamist movements, theoretical readings on power, gender and agency.

Cross Listed HIST 4335 and GWST 4335.
Prerequisite: 9 hours of HIST, WMST, INST, or RELI.