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Women between Submission and Freedom

An Interpretation of Social and Political Misogyny

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  1. Huda Sharawi
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  • The book inspires Eastern and Western women by highlighting the similarities that exist beyond their cultural and religious differences.
  • The book encourages the liberation of Eastern women against their misogynistic culture.
  • The book shows feeling for all the women struggling and suffering in it and so influence many words so when they read they can feel the Enigmatic soul of being a woman and make sure to make all women from all over the world to be proud and push her to life as being a woman.

Part of the book series: Transgressions (TRANS)

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Table of contents (5 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. The Eastern Community

    • Huda Sharawi
    Pages 1-19

  3. Behind all Eyes is a Story

    • Huda Sharawi
    Pages 21-39

  4. Women within History

    • Huda Sharawi
    Pages 41-63

  6. The Weird Creature

    • Huda Sharawi
    Pages 97-110

  7. Back Matter

    Pages 111-111
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About this book

Women between Submission and Freedom is a cultural, historical, and spiritual inquiry into the nature of contemporary Eastern and Western society which highlights the gender inequality plaguing contemporary Arabian culture. The author has witnessed first-hand the role of cultural influences in her religion and society. Her analysis begins with personal stories and everyday instances of misogynistic behavior suffered by herself and those around her. The author delivers an important message about the deception and brainwashing of women in these communities. She bears witness to a culture which has taught women to be submissive and accept the fact that their societal value only exists in relation and deference to men. Whether through direct or indirect pressure, such communities reduce the innate human value of women, at the same time as the patriarchal system reduces them to virtual slavery. This systematic denigration includes not only the misogynistic mentality, but the historical suppression of women’s ideas and creations. The author explores the portrayal of women in a range of religions that employ gender-based social intimidation under the cloak of religion. The interpretation of these verses is based on the societal values and politics of those who lead and protect the patriarchal system. To them, religion is not an ethos, but a weapon.
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Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Women between Submission and Freedom

  • Book Subtitle: An Interpretation of Social and Political Misogyny

  • Authors: Huda Sharawi

  • Series Title: Transgressions

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6351-071-4

  • Publisher: SensePublishers Rotterdam

  • eBook Packages: Education, Education (R0)

  • Copyright Information: SensePublishers-Rotterdam, The Netherlands 2017

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-6351-071-4Published: 13 July 2017

  • Series ISSN: 2214-9732

  • Series E-ISSN: 2214-9740

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: CXII, 10

  • Topics: Education, general

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