Islamic Feminism and the Challenges of Gender, Sexuality and LGBTQ Rights in Contemporary Islam

Islamic feminism has emerged to counter historical patriarchal interpretations of Islamic theology and liturgy, and to reclaim womanhood, gender, and sexuality within Islam’s sacred texts. The movement has also challenged Western feminist discourses that deem religion uniquely patriarchal and oppres...

The International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society

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