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This title in other editionsIraqi Women: Untold Stories from 1948 to the Presentby Nadje Sadig Al-ali
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Nadje al-Ali challenges the myths and misconceptions which have dominated debates about Iraqi women, bringing a much needed gender perspective to bear on a central political issue of our time. She traces the political history of Iraq from post-colonial independence, to the emergence of a women's movement in the 1950s and Saddam Hussein's early policy of state feminism. The book also discusses the increases in social conservatism, domestic violence and prostitution, and shows that, far from being passive victims, Iraqi women have been, and continue to be, key political actors. The impact of Islam on women's lives is analysed in the context of the recent invasion and occupation, and it is argued that US-led calls for liberation may in the long term serve to oppress the women of Iraq further. Synopsis:Nadje al-Ali challenges the myths and misconceptions which have dominated debates about Iraqi women, bringing a much needed gender perspective to bear on a central political issue of our time. She traces the political history of Iraq from post-colonial independence, to the emergence of a women's movement in the 1950s and Saddam Hussein's early policy of state feminism. The book also discusses the increases in social conservatism, domestic violence and prostitution, and shows that, far from being passive victims, Iraqi women have been, and continue to be, key political actors. About the AuthorNadje Al-Ali is a senior lecturer in social anthropology at the Institute of Arab & Islamic Studies at the University of Exeter, UK. Table of ContentsIntroduction * Living in the Diaspora * Living with the Revolution: Life in the 50s and 60s * Living with the Baath: Days of Plenty and State Repression * Living with Wars on Many Fronts * Living with Sanctions * Living in post-Baath Iraq * Conclusion What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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