Reclaiming and Reframing Sexual Rights in Muslim-Majority Contexts: The Role of Individual and Collective Movements in Shifting Patriarchal Discourse and Practice

Some of the most innovative strategies to advance gender equality and sexual rights come from women scholars and activists in Muslim-majority contexts. They are using new and innovative technologies to reach young women, developing coalitions to link and strengthen efforts across the Muslim world, a...

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Published in:The Brown journal of world affairs 2016-04, Vol.22 (2), p.69-80
Main Author: Hessini, Leila
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abortion
Activism
Activists
Advocacy
Coalitions
Equal rights
Equality
Females
Gender equity
Human rights
Intellectuals
Islam
Islamic countries
Islamic law
Law
Muslims
Political activism
Religion
Reproductive health
Reproductive rights
Sexuality
Traditions
Transnationalism
Women's groups
Womens health
Womens rights
Womens rights movements
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Summary:Some of the most innovative strategies to advance gender equality and sexual rights come from women scholars and activists in Muslim-majority contexts. They are using new and innovative technologies to reach young women, developing coalitions to link and strengthen efforts across the Muslim world, and influencing strategies used to affect women's rights in other religious traditions. In the context of heightened Islamophobia in the US and elsewhere, giving visibility to these efforts is essential as they demonstrate that there is no singular, unique interpretation of Islam or even such a thing as a "Muslim world." Moreover, efforts by Muslim women and collective organizations to reframe and reclaim progressive interpretations of religious scriptures and Islamic law and integrate these with international human rights standards could be informative for activists in the US. This paper covers efforts to influence landmark events such as the Fourth World Conference on Women (FWCW), transnational initiatives, and advocacy at regional and local levels.
ISSN:1080-0786
2472-3347