A History of Women's Seclusion in the Middle East: The Veil in the Looking GlassHaworth Press, 2006 - 298 ˹éÒ Learn how the seclusion of women can be used as a feminist defense against exploitationand as an empowering force Internationally acclaimed author Ann Chamberlin's book, 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 presently 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 surprising origins and diverse aspects of female seclusion to find solid evidence of its surprising use as a defense against monolithic cultural exploitation. The author 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 thirty black and white figures with useful descriptions to illustrate and enhance reader understanding of concepts. A History of Women's Seclusion in the Middle East discusses at length:
A History of Women's Seclusion in the Middle East is thought-provoking, insightful reading for all interested in women's history, feminism, and the history and culture of the Middle East. |
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... least half of marriages end in divorce , and the plight of abandoned children and the elderly tells another story . We will consider one final ancient proverb . It says " Accept your lot ( and ) make your mother happy ! Act promptly ...
... least , not in the way the activ- ist may hope . For it must be noted that Sumerian , while being remarkably unconscious of gender in its grammar , cannot be dis- cussed without considering the fact that it , in reality , consisted of ...
... least half of the cases , particularly after cesarean sections . Oh , for the godsend of uncleanliness today ! In light of the fact “ that 60 per- cent of American working women have no rights to any kind of leave when they bear a child ...
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Ancient Veiling | 27 |
Domestic Architecture | 39 |
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