• Cite/Export
  Cite/Export

  Copy a citation

  APA (6th ed.)

  

  Chicago (Author-Date, 15th ed.)

  

  Harvard (18th ed.)

  

  MLA (7th ed.)

  

  Turabian (6th ed.)

  

  Export a citation

  Export to RefWorks   Export to EndNote / Reference Manager   Export to EasyBib
  Export to EndNote / Reference Manager(non-Latin)   Cancel

  Note: Citations are based on reference standards. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The specific requirements or preferences of your reviewing publisher, classroom teacher, institution or organization should be applied.
• Print
• E-mail
  E-mail

  All fields are required.

  The E-mail Address(es) field is required. Please enter recipient e-mail address(es).

  The E-mail Address(es) you entered is(are) not in a valid format. Please re-enter recipient e-mail address(es).

  You may send this item to up to five recipients.

  Enter recipient e-mail address(es): Separate up to five addresses with commas (,)

  The name field is required. Please enter your name.

  Enter your name: The subject field is required. Please enter the subject. Subject:

  The E-mail message field is required. Please enter the message.

  E-mail Message: I thought you might be interested in this item at http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/879202871 Title: A history of women's seclusion in the Middle East : the veil in the looking glass Author: Ann Chamberlin Publisher: New York : Haworth Press, [2006] ©2006 ISBN/ISSN: 9781134731527 1134731523 9781134731596 1134731590 0789029839 9780789029836 0789029847 9780789029843 OCLC:879202871

  
  

  Please verify that you are not a robot.

  Cancel
• Share
• Permalink
  Permalink

  Copy this URL to link to this page:

• Write a review
• Rate this item:
• • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5

A history of women's seclusion in the Middle East : the veil in the looking glass

Author:	Ann Chamberlin
Publisher:	New York : Haworth Press, [2006] ©2006
Series:	Haworth innovations in feminist studies.
Edition/Format:	eBook : Document : EnglishView all editions and formats
Summary:	"A History of Women's Seclusion in the Middle East: The Veil in the Looking Glass is a critical interdisciplinary examination of the practice of seclusion of women throughout the Middle East from its beginnings. This challenging exploration discusses the reasons that seclusion may not be as oppressive as is generally accepted, and, in fact, may be an empowering force for women in both the West and East. Readers are taken on a controversial, belief-bending journey deep into the origins and diverse aspects of female seclusion to find solid evidence of its surprising use as a defense against monolithic cultural exploitation." "Internationally acclaimed author Ann Chamberlin uses her extensive knowledge of Middle Eastern culture, language, and even archeology to provide a convincing assertion challenging the Western view that seclusion was and is a result of women's oppression. A History of Women's Seclusion in the Middle East goes beyond standard feminist rhetoric to put forth shocking notions on the real reasons behind women's seclusion and how it has been used to counteract cultural exploitation. The book reviews written evidence, domestic and sacred architecture, evolution, biology, the clan, the environment for seclusion, trade, capital and land, slavery, honor, and various other aspects in a powerful feminist argument that seclusion is actually a valuable empowering force of protection from the influence of today's society. The text includes black and white figures with useful descriptions to illustrate and enhance reader understanding of concepts."--Jacket  Read more...
Rating:	(not yet rated) 0 with reviews - Be the first.
Subjects	Women -- Middle East -- Social conditions. Women -- Middle East -- History. Women's rights -- Middle East. View all subjects
More like this	Similar Items