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2010-2011 Academic Catalog 
    
2010-2011 Academic Catalog [Published Catalog]

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ANTH 425 - Women, Islam and the State


An anthropological perspective on the politics of gender in Muslim societies, with an emphasis on the Middle East. The relationship between religion and society, especially the cultural construction of gender hierarchies within the discourses of Islam and the realities of Muslim women’s lives. The articulation of the impact of modern states on gender hierarchies.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: 6 hours of anthropology and/or sociology or consent of the instructor.
When Offered
Offered annually.
(3 cr.)



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