Women’s Employment in Muslim Countries

Patterns of Diversity

Inbunden, Engelska, 2015

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This book presents a new and nuanced exploration of the position of women in Muslim countries, based on research involving more than 300,000 women in 28 Muslim countries. It addresses topical debates on the role of Islam, modernization, globalization, neocolonialism, educational inequalities, patriarchy, household hierarchies, and more.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2015-08-12
Mått140 x 216 x 18 mm
Vikt499 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor291
Upplaga2015
FörlagPalgrave Macmillan
ISBN9781137466761

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PART I: BACKGROUND1. Introduction: Disconnected Knowledge2. The Context: Society, Politics And Economy3. Theoretical Framework: A Holistic Approach To Women's Employment PART II: A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON EXISTING EXPLANATIONS4. Hypothesizing Women's Employment In 28 Muslim Countries5. Measuring Women's Employment In 28 Muslim Countries6. Describing Women's Employment In 28 Muslim Countries 7. Explaining Women's Employment In 28 Muslim CountriesPART III: NEW ISSUES IN WOMEN'S EMPLOYMENT8. Variations In The Effects Of Education In 28 Countries9. Patriarchy & Household Configurations In 28 Countries10. Islam As A Multivocal Influence In Indonesia And Nigeria11. Globalization, Violence And Shifting Influences In EgyptPART IV: CONCLUSIONS & DISCUSSIONS12. Conclusion: Understanding Complexity13. Society And Policy-Making