Questioning the 'Muslim Woman' Identity and Insecurity in an Urban Indian Locality |
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| Author:
| Kirmani, Nida |
| Series title: | Religion and Citizenship Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-138-66009-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2016 |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis Group
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| Imprint: | Routledge India |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $56.95 |
Book Description:
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The book examines Muslim women's lives in India, in the context of their complex socio-religious identity and experiences of marginalisation. Focusing on the narratives of women living in Zakir Nagar, a predominantly Muslim colony in South Delhi, it highlights the multiple levels of insecurity these women face every day.
The book examines Muslim women's lives in India, in the context of their complex socio-religious identity and experiences of marginalisation. Focusing on the narratives of women living in Zakir Nagar, a predominantly Muslim colony in South Delhi, it highlights the multiple levels of insecurity these women face every day.