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Gender and patriarchy in the films of Muslim nations

"Many in the West are misinformed about Islam and Muslim worldviews. This filmography analyzes gender issues in 57 feature films from Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan and Turkey, with a focus on religious and legal legitimization of practices such as female genital...

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Main Author: Owen, Patricia R
Format: Printed Book
Published: North Carolina McFarland & co.
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