Islam and development: Opportunities and constraints for Somali women

Economic and social crisis can force communities to seek refuge in religious faith; in such situations, communities become more susceptible to the influence of groups which use religious beliefs as a means to gain power. The author describes the effects on women's lives of the rise of Islamic e...

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Autore principale: Ahmed, Sadia (Autore)
Tipo di documento: Stampa Articolo
Lingua:Inglese
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Pubblicazione: Oxfam 1999
In: Gender and development
Anno: 1999, Volume: 7, Fascicolo: 1, Pagine: 69-72
Altre parole chiave:B Gruppo
B Integralismo <motivo>
B Islam
B Donna
B Effetto
B Religione
B Somalia
B Politischer Islam
B Povertà
B Status giuridico
B Somalia Religione Islam Religiöser Fundamentalismus Politischer Islam Effetto Frauen Rechtsstellung von Gruppen Povertà
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Riepilogo:Economic and social crisis can force communities to seek refuge in religious faith; in such situations, communities become more susceptible to the influence of groups which use religious beliefs as a means to gain power. The author describes the effects on women's lives of the rise of Islamic extremism in Somalia since the early 1990s. (DSE/DÜI)
ISSN:1355-2074
Comprende:In: Gender and development