Women's rituals and ceremonies in Shiite Iran and Muslim communities

Autori

• Pedram Khosronejad

Parametri

• 150 pagine
• 6 ore di lettura

• Libri di testo
• Libri di testo universitari

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In this volume the authors present and discuss different aspects of their field researches and experiences in regard to the women's rituals and devotional practices. One of the main aims of this book is to broaden our understanding of women's devotional life, as well as calling attention to its relation to general social change. Most of the contributions are based on field researches, direct observations and rituals participations. This gives the reader a unique opportunity for better understanding of methodological challenges related to gender issues and field research among Muslim communities. --

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2015