Beyond the Veil: Male-Female Dynamics in Modern Muslim Society

"Required reading... " Elizabeth Fernea The University of Texas at Austin "If a reader were to select only one book in order to gain insight into womens status and prospects in Islamic society this study should be the one chosen for its clarity honesty depth of knowledge and thought-provoking qualities." Arab Book World In this expanded and updated edition with a new introduction on Muslim women and fundamentalism Mernissi argues that Islamic fundamentalism is in part a defense against recent changes in sex roles and perceptions of sexual identity.