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A 12 page paper discussing aspects of Muslim women's rights. The rights of Muslim women vary widely across geographical space and within the laws of countries where Muslims constitute the majority of the population. Muslim women have few rights in some countries, but the paradox is that they also have few rights of personal choice even in Turkey, which operates under secular law. The paper discusses civil rights, divorce, dress and the consequences of disobedience. Includes an abstract and outline. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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women vary widely across geographical space and within the laws of countries where Muslims constitute the majority of the population. Muslim women have few rights in some countries, but
the paradox is that they also have few rights of personal choice even in Turkey, which operates under secular law. The paper discusses civil rights, divorce, dress and the
consequences of disobedience. Outline I. Introduction A. Many rules B. Fledgling rights C. Thesis: Ultimately, the rights of Muslim women reduce to two levels, the "official" and the practiced; by
law, Muslim women can seek a divorce but may not achieve it; virtually no Muslim women can dress as they please; most live with the threat of mortal consequences for
disobedience. II. Law vs Practice A. Legal positions 1. Driving 2. Voting B. Accepted practice 1. Male control 2. Honor killings III. Divorce A. Legal Aspects 1. Mens rights under
Shariah law 2. Womens rights under Shariah law 3. Physical abuse B. Accepted practice 1. Child support 2. Child custody 3. Economic support IV. Dress A. Legal Aspects 1. Burqa
required of all women in Saudi Arabia 2. Most countries require hijab 3. At least two countries prohibit hijab B. Practical Application 1. Choice belongs to the state, not the
woman 2. Little real freedom V. Obedience and disobedience A. Legal aspects 1. Honor killing in Saudi Arabia 2. Turkeys secular law B. Practical application 1. Turkeys prohibitions 2. Saudi
danger VI. Problems of Change and Feminist Perspectives A. Struggles of East vs West B. Wide range of Muslim womens views VII. Conclusion Introduction
The Western view of the life of Muslim women is one of subjugation and oppression, with many rules to follow; an expectation of total submission; and blind obedience to
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