Changing Veils
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Changing Veils
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Author : Carla Makhlouf
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-10-04
Changing Veils written by Carla Makhlouf and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-04 with Social Science categories.
In Yemen, where current poverty is combined with a rich cultural heritage, the distinctions between the traditional and the modern are particularly difficult. First published in 1979, this is a study of social change as experienced and perceived by the women of San’a, the capital city of North Yemen. It presents a synthesised view of the process of change rather than focusing on the issues of exploitation and emancipation, and draws upon observations of women’s daily routine and ritual activities as well as the media and the provocative insights of Yemeni poets. The veil is the focus of the study because it can be seen as a symbol of the contradictions inherent in Yemeni society, not just about the female but also about all social relations. It can be interpreted as both an instrument of oppression and the incitement of liberation and is thus illustrative of deep cultural ambiguities. This book will be of interest to those studying women, gender, Islam, the Middle East and anthropology.
Changing Veils
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Author : Carla Makhlouf Obermeyer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
Changing Veils written by Carla Makhlouf Obermeyer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1979 with Social Science categories.
Rethinking Muslim Women And The Veil Challenging Historical Modern Stereotypes
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Author : Katherine Bullock
language : en
Publisher: IIIT
Release Date : 2007-01-01
Rethinking Muslim Women And The Veil Challenging Historical Modern Stereotypes written by Katherine Bullock and has been published by IIIT this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-01 with Religion categories.
Until now the bulk of the literature about the veil has been written by outsiders who do not themselves veil. This literature often assumes a condescending tone about veiled women, assuming that they are making uninformed decisions choices about veiling makes them subservient to a patriarchal culture and religion. “Rethinking Muslim Women and the Veil” offers an alternative viewpoint, based on the thoughts and experiences of Muslim women themselves. This is the first time a clear and concise book-length argument has been made for the compatibility between veiling and modernity. Katherine Bullock uncovers positive aspects of the veil that are frequently not perceived by outsiders. “Rethinking Muslim Women and the Veil” looks at the colonial roots of the negative Western stereotype of the veil. It presents interviews with Muslim women to discover their thoughts and experiences with the veil in Canada. The book also offers a positive theory of veiling. The author argues that in consumer capitalist cultures, women can find wearing the veil a liberation from the stifling beauty game that promotes unsafe and unhealthy ideal body images for women. This book also includes an extensive bibliography on topics related to Muslim women and the veil.
For Love Of The Real
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Author : Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee
language : en
Publisher: The Golden Sufi Center
Release Date : 2015-11-01
For Love Of The Real written by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee and has been published by The Golden Sufi Center this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-01 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
"Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee’s explanation in For Love of the Real of how to turn away from self-centeredness in the face of reality will appeal to readers who seek to lead a meaningful life." —H.H. DALAI LAMA At the root of every mystical calling is the search for what is Real. For Love of the Real follows this call, detailing the inner journey to Absolute Truth. Readers are guided through traditional experiences of the path—emptiness and the void, oneness, and communion with nature, for example. Particular direction is given for how contemporary seekers can—and must—engage with challenges unique to our times, such as extreme materialism and ecological devastation. For Love of the Real responds to the vital need for humanity to remember its own divine nature and restore mystical truth as the foundation of our inner and outer lives. Based upon forty years of following the mystical path, Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee grounds this work in his own inner experiences and spiritual scripture. This is an intense evocation of the contribution that spiritual awareness can make, a clear and compelling call for humanity to return to the Real. "A penetrating, heartfelt look into Absolute Reality..." —LAMA PALDEN, Buddhist teacher and founder of Sukhasiddhi Foundation "Just what we need within the context of our ordinary lives in this modern day and age." —ARI GOLDFIELD, Buddhist teacher, author, and psychotherapist "... its message speaks to people from many different traditions and backgrounds who aspire to lead lives of greater meaning, fulfillment, and depth. [The] emphasis on such topics as emptiness and manifestation, the inseparability of relative and ultimate reality, our utter interconnectedness, and the transformative power of love, and his call to service, echo teachings dear to my own tradition of vajrayana Buddhism. Like Llewellyn, I believe that a shift of consciousness is possible, and in fact essential, if we are to regain what we have lost and heal our connection with the sacred, with mother earth, and with our fellow beings." —ACHARYA JUDY LIEF, Naropa University Buddhist teacher and author in the Tibetan Buddhist and Shambhala traditions
The Routledge International Handbook To Veils And Veiling
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Author : Anna-Mari Almila
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2017-07-06
The Routledge International Handbook To Veils And Veiling written by Anna-Mari Almila and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-06 with Social Science categories.
Veils and veiling are controversial topics in social and political life, generating debates across the world. The veil is enmeshed within a complex web of relations encompassing politics, religion and gender, and conflicts over the nature of power, legitimacy, belief, freedom, agency and emancipation. In recent years, the veil has become both a potent and unsettling symbol and a rallying-point for discourse and rhetoric concerning women, Islam and the nature of politics. Early studies in gender, doctrine and politics of veiling appeared in the 1970s following the Islamic revival and ’re-veiling’ trends that were dramatically expressed by 1979’s Iranian Islamic revolution. In the 1990s, research focussed on the development of both an ’Islamic culture industry’ and greater urban middle class consumption of ’Islamic’ garments and dress styles across the Islamic world. In the last decade academics have studied Islamic fashion and marketing, the political role of the headscarf, the veiling of other religious groups such as Jews and Christians, and secular forms of modest dress. Using work from contributors across a range of disciplinary backgrounds and locations, this book brings together these research strands to form the most comprehensive book ever conceived on this topic. As such, this handbook will be of interest to scholars and students of fashion, gender studies, religious studies, politics and sociology.
Women In The Middle East And North Africa
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Author : Guity Nashat
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 1999-06-22
Women In The Middle East And North Africa written by Guity Nashat and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-06-22 with History categories.
Describes changes in women's lives from ancient times to the last two centuries, and discusses how an expanding Islam both changed and was influenced by local customs.
Beyond The Astral Planes
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Author : Solitaire Parke
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2012-04
Beyond The Astral Planes written by Solitaire Parke and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04 with Self-Help categories.
Beyond the Astral Planes is the first volume of the trilogy entitled - THE LARGER WORLD. As such, it is the initial look at the subject matter concerning the phenomenon known as - Out of Body. The compelling issues delineated within its pages are further expounded upon by showing the associations between the scientific and the practical aspects of both Astral traveling and the evidence of life after death. Although it is considered the beginner volume, it will be valuable to the seasoned veteran as well.
Gender Politics In Sudan
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Author : Sondra Hale
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-10-08
Gender Politics In Sudan written by Sondra Hale and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-08 with Political Science categories.
Focusing on the relationship between gender and the state in the construction national identity politics in twentieth-century northern Sudan, the author investigates the mechanisms that the state and political and religious interest groups employ for achieving political and cultural hegemony. Hale argues that such a process involves the transformation of culture through the involvement of women in both left-wing and Islamist revolutionary movements. In drawing parallels between the gender ideology of secular and religious organizations in Sudan, Hale analyzes male positioning of women within the culture to serve the movement. Using data from fieldwork conducted between 1961 and 1988, she investigates the conditions under which women’s culture can be active, generating positive expressions of resistance and transformation. Hale argues that in northern Sudan women may be using Islam to construct their own identities and improve their situation. Nevertheless, she raises questions about the barriers that women may face now that the Islamic state is achieving hegemony, and discusses limits of identity politics.
7 Veils
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Author : Meredith Zelman Narissi
language : en
Publisher: Balboa Press
Release Date : 2017-07-17
7 Veils written by Meredith Zelman Narissi and has been published by Balboa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-17 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
7 Veils: Mystical Secrets of a Feminine Path to Enlightenment Do you wish to be spellbound? Then contemplate the Seven Veils. Mystical secrets hide within them. You are enveloped in ethereal layers of protection and insight. Which one wraps around you now? Once you unveil, wisdom enters. It comes in enigmatic ways. This inspirational memoir, including engaging tales from other women, reveals how the ancient art of belly dancing evokes feminine transformation. This metaphoric unveiling opens your hidden gifts. Each portal of insight brings you toward enlightenment. Please enter...you are invited. 7 VEILS uncovers: the sacred secret found in denial sensation as a guide how to see yourself "unveiled" the mysterious gift hidden in love promise as spiritual alignment integration to enable healing stillness as a path to bliss "This is a wonderful book. It is beautifully woven with vivid stories, genuine reflection and compelling insight. It is grounded and lofty-- a veritable treasure of wisdom. I recommend it wholeheartedly." James O'Dea is a former President of the Institute of Noetic Sciences and award winning author. www.jamesodea.com " 7 Veils: Mystical Secrets of a Feminine Path to Enlightenment" is Meredith Zelman Narissi's beautiful offering for women seeking self-realization and personal transcendence through the full expression of the Feminine." Abigail Brenner, M.D., author of Transitions: How Women Embrace Change and Celebrate Life and SHIFT: How to Deal When Life Changes
Making Do In Damascus
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Author : Sally K. Gallagher
language : en
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Release Date : 2012-10-10
Making Do In Damascus written by Sally K. Gallagher and has been published by Syracuse University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-10 with Social Science categories.
Drawing on fieldwork that spans nearly twenty years, Making Do in Damascus offers a rare portrayal of ordinary family life in Damascus, Syria. It explores how women draw on cultural ideals around gender, religion, and family to negotiate a sense of collective and personal identity. Emphasizing the ability of women to manage family relationships creatively within mostly conservative Sunni Muslim households, Gallagher highlights how personal and material resources shape women’s choices and constraints concerning education, choice of marriage partner, employment, childrearing, relationships with kin, and the uses and risks of new information technologies. Gallagher argues that taking a nuanced approach toward analyzing women’s identity and authority in society allows us to think beyond dichotomies of Damascene women either as oppressed by class and patriarchy or as completely autonomous agents of their own lives. Tracing ordinary women’s experiences and ideals across decades of social and economic change, Making Do in Damascus highlights the salience of collective identity, place, and connection within families, as well as resources and regional politics, in shaping a generation of families in Damascus.