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Women and Revivalism in the West

Choosing ‘Fundamentalism’ in a Liberal Democracy

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Authors:
  1. Myfanwy Franks

    1. Department of Social Policy and Social Work, University of York, UK

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Part of the book series: Women's Studies at York Series (WSYS)

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Table of contents (8 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
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  2. Introduction

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    Pages 1-7
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  3. Revivalisms and Feminisms

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    Pages 9-35
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  4. Reflexive Methodology

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    Pages 37-76
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  5. Marriage, Obedience and Feminine Submission

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    Pages 77-101
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  6. Rights and Responsibilities

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    Pages 103-126
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  7. Modesty Codes and the Veil

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    Pages 127-157
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  8. Empowerment through Revivalisms: Some Gains and Losses

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    Pages 159-184
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  9. Conclusion

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    Pages 185-187
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  10. Back Matter

    Pages 189-216
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Why do some Western women choose to join Christian and Islamic revivalist movements in the present day? Revivalist religions (often called 'fundamentalist') have a reputation for the policing of gender boundaries and roles and the blanket subjugation of women. This study aims particularly to establish what the attractions might be for women who choose to swim against the prevailing consumerist current and affiliate themselves with such groups in a liberal democracy.

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'The author is successful in putting a very human face on the 'right wing' of these faith groups.' - L.H. Hoyle, Choice

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  • Department of Social Policy and Social Work, University of York, UK

    Myfanwy Franks

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MYFANWY FRANKS is Research Fellow at the Department of Social Policy and Social Work, University of York.

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