Vicegerency and Gender Justice in Islam

Vicegerency (al-khilafa) and Gender Justice in Islam

"Members, One of Another: Gender Equality and Justice in Islam"

What.I will say may surprise both Muslims who "know" women's place and non-Muslims who "know" what Islam means for women. It is this: I am a Muslim, a theologian, and a women's rights activist. and while I am critical in a number of ways of the life that most Muslim societies offer to women, twenty years ot theological study, as well as my own deepest faith, convince me that in real Islam, the ...

Islam and Gender

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Reproductive Genetics and Gender Justice

In recent years, the use of gender neutral-terminology has become commonplace. At times, the practice is awkward, as when a writer or speaker avoids generic terms that are also used exclusively for males. "Human" or "person" then replaces "man," and "he or she" is often used instead of merely "he." Despite the awkwardness, this practice may have the positive effect of reminding readers or liste...

Gender, Economic Development and Islam: A Perspective from France

Gender, Economic Development and Islam: A Perspective from France Muslims do less well on the French labor market than their non Muslim counterparts. One explanation for this relative failure can be characterized by the following syllogism: (1) the empowerment of women is a sine qua non for economic progress; (2) in-group norms among Muslims do not empower women; and hence (3) Muslim communitie...