Islamic Feminism – A contradiction in terms?
In recent times, Islamic feminism has emerged as a challenge to patriarchy in Muslim societies. Given the varieties of Islam and feminisms that exist, a fixed meaning cannot be attached to the term. Islamic feminism has elicited strong responses ranging from outright dismissal to enthusiastic approval from sections of the traditional religious establishment as well as some secular feminists. In this paper, the author tries to explore the multiple ways in which Islamic feminism can be understood in the present scenarios.
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