Publication

2011 - Zed Books, London, England

Language

English

Word Count

53,250 words, Guess

Page Count

213 pages

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Classifications

  • LCCHV6626 .W66 2011

Description

A look into contemporary life histories of women from ethnic minority communities in the West, focusing specifically on their experiences of under-researched cultural practices. The book gives insight into how ethnic minority women today navigate between their religious and cultural traditions and the secular state in which they live. The volume illuminates areas of tension and difficulty when some women actively try to reform aspects of their tradition while remaining fiercely loyal to their cultural identity. Other examples highlight how young women are choosing to endorse traditional practices, seeing this as an important way of demonstrating the legitimacy of their religion and culture in the face of increasing hostility.

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  • Women, violence and tradition: taking FGM and other practices to a secular stateZed Books2011-01-01

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