What Role for the Sisters? Islamist Movements between Authenticity and Equality

In mainstream Islamist discourse, there is an awkward coexistence between recognition of women as equal political actors and affirmation a traditional Muslim view the man head family. Islamism emerged in countries where patriarchy has remained deeply engrained. Yet their stances have varied. Morocco, female Islamists pushed for women’s rights guarded opening towards cooperation with feminists. contrast, Brothers Egypt more conservative cadres prioritised fighting any development seen threatening The Arab Spring also stirred matters regarding gender relations, took active part uprisings. years to come, issues will likely demand ever attention across world. How deal this be pivotal determining future movements. To understand evolving responses movements challenge, it essential analyse discourse practice relating relations period leading up ruptures 2011. This article investigate issue two cases seeks relationship internal external drivers ideological change.