Summer 2014 course exploring intersections of gender, modernity, and Islamic tradition
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RS 8: Islam, Gender, and Modernity will explore life for Muslim women in modern times. We will discuss a variety of lifestyles and challenges experienced by Muslim women living across diverse countries. We’ll also examine how social and gender norms are changing in the modern era. The course will touch on LGBTQ rights in Muslim majority countries and consider how the interpretation of religious tradition affects practicing Muslims in a globalized world.