Women And Sexuality In Muslim Societies

The essays in this book show that the sexual oppression of Muslim women is not the result of an ''Islamic'' vision of sexuality, but a combination of political, social and economic inequalities throughout the ages.However, within this context religion is often misused as a powerful instrument of control, with the goal of legitimizing violations of women's human rights. Contents: Part I. Islam, Sexuality and Sexual Politics. Part II. Pleasure, desire and Love. Part III. Virginity, Marriage and Control of Women's Sexuality. Part IV. Eroticism, Love and Sexuality between Women. Part V. Sexual Harassment, Rape and Sexual Abuse. Part VI. Diverse Practices, Diverse Strategies.