Muslim women of power : gender, politics, and culture in Islam

Five women have served as leaders of Muslim countries, namely Megawati Sukarnoputri (Vice President of Indonesia, 1991-2001 and President 2002-4), Benazir Bhutto (PM of Pakistan, 1988-90 and 1993-6), Sheikh Hasina (PM of Bangladesh, 1996-2001), Khaleda Zia (PM of Bangladesh, 1991-5 and 2001-6) and Tansu ‡iller (PM of Turkey, 1993-6). This is an extraordinary record and somewhat of a challenge to the widespread perception that Muslim women are oppressed. Four of the women belonged to political families by birth or marriage, raising interesting questions about the extent to which this played a role alongside their skills and personal qualities in their rise to power. To what degree did culture rather than Islam aid and abet their roles, or indeed is it sustainable to distinguish Islam from culture.  This study of the role of these five powerful Muslim women uses their life and work to explore relevant issues, such as the role of culture, gender in Islam and the nature of the Islamic state. This is an exploration of powerful Muslim women covering issues of gender, culture and politics in Islam. Five women have served as leaders of Muslim countries, namely Megawati Sukarnoputri (Vice President of Indonesia, 1991-2001 and President 2002-4), Benazir Bhutto (PM of Pakistan, 1988-90 and 1993-6), Sheikh Hasina (PM of Bangaldesh, 1996-2001), Khalida Zia (PM of Bangladesh, 1991-5 and 2001 to 2006) and Tansu Ciller (PM of Turkey, 1993-6). This is an extraordinary record and somewhat of a challenge to the widespread perception that Muslim women are oppressed. Four of the women belonged to political families by birth or marriage, raising interesting questions about the extent to which this played a role alongside their skills and personal qualities in their rise to power. To what degree did culture rather than Islam aid and abet their roles, or indeed is it sustainable to distinguish Islam from culture. This study of the role of these five powerful Muslim women uses their life and work to explore relevant issues, such as the role of culture, gender in Islam and the nature of the Islamic state Five Women Have Served As Leaders Of Muslim Countries, Namely Megawati Sukarnoputri (vice President Of Indonesia, 1991-2001 And President 2002-4), Benazir Bhutto (pm Of Pakistan, 1988-90 And 1993-6), Sheikh Hasina (pm Of Bangaldesh, 1996-2001), Khalida Zia (pm Of Bangladesh, 1991-5 And 2001 To 2006) And Tansu Ciller (pm Of Turkey, 1993-6). This Is An Extraordinary Record And Somewhat Of A Challenge To The Widespread Perception That Muslim Women Are Oppressed. Four Of The Women Belonged To Political Families By Birth Or Marriage, Raising Interesting Questions About The Extent To Which This Played A Role Alongside Their Skills And Personal Qualities In Their Rise To Power. Introduction : Five Women, Four Countries -- Women Leaders : The Debate -- Benazir Bhutto And Pakistan -- Khaleda Zia And Bangladesh -- Tansu Çiller And Turkey -- Sheikh Hasina And Bangladesh -- Megawati Sukarnoputri And Indonesia -- Conclusion : Gender, Politics And Culture In Islam. Clinton Bennett. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. "Five women have served as leaders of Muslim countries, namely Megawati Sukarnoputri (Vice President of Indonesia, 1991-2001 and President 2002-4), Benazir Bhutto (PM of Pakistan, 1988-90 and 1993-6), Sheikh Hasina (PM of Bangladesh, 1996-2001), Khaleda Zia (PM of Bangladesh, 1991-5 and 2001-6) and Tansu Çiller (PM of Turkey, 1993-6). This is an extraordinary record and somewhat of a challenge to the widespread perception that Muslim women are oppressed. Four of the women belonged to political families by birth or marriage, raising interesting questions about the extent to which this played a role alongside their skills and personal qualities in their rise to power. To what degree did culture rather than Islam aid and abet their roles, or indeed is it sustainable to distinguish Islam from culture. This study of the role of these five powerful Muslim women uses their life and work to explore relevant issues, such as the role of culture, gender in Islam and the nature of the Islamic state."--Bloomsbury Publishing. Lost in music : pop cults and new religious movements Let's talk about sex : sex cults of popular music I want to take you higher : drug cults of popular music We could be heroes : personality cults of the sacred popular In my beautiful neighbourhood : local cults of popular music Even better than the real thing : virtual cults of popular music Hope I die before I get old : death cults of popular music God is a dj : possession trance cults of electronic dance music Do you believe in rock and roll? : cults of the sacred popular.

An exploration of powerful Muslim women covering issues of gender, culture and politics in Islam.