Reshaping the Holy: Democracy, Development, and Muslim Women in Bangladesh

by Elora Shehabuddin

Book Overview

Through extensive field research, Elora Shehabuddin explores the profound implications of women's political and social mobilization for reshaping Islam. Specifically, she examines the lives of Muslim women in Bangladesh who have become increasingly mobilized by the activities of predominantly secular NGOs, yet who desire to retain, reclaim, and reshape-rather than reject-their faith. In their employment and in their interactions with the legal system,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231141572
• ISBN13: 9780231141574
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.9" x 8.8"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher