India: The gender of Islam
Source:
Al Ahram Could progressive readings of Islam enhance women's rights? In India, Margot Badran talks to Muslims who see religion as a way to emancipation.
Website Link:
http://weekly.ahram.org.eg/2005/731/feature.htm
Submitted on Wed, 06/15/2005 - 00:00
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