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Women in the Qur’an

Women in the Qur’an. Framework. Women in the Qur’an. Framework Evidence of Equality/Progressive Treatment. Women in the Qur’an. Framework Evidence of Equality/Progressive Treatment Protection but still unequal Inheritance Witnesses Polygamy. Women in the Qur’an. Framework

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Women in the Qur’an

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  1. Women in the Qur’an • Framework

  2. Women in the Qur’an • Framework • Evidence of Equality/Progressive Treatment

  3. Women in the Qur’an • Framework • Evidence of Equality/Progressive Treatment • Protection but still unequal • Inheritance • Witnesses • Polygamy

  4. Women in the Qur’an • Framework • Evidence of Equality/Progressive Treatment • Protection but still unequal • Inheritance • Witnesses • Polygamy • Superiority in Marriage

  5. Argument 1: Centralization of Power • “Regression” of women’s status • Relates to broader themes • Polit Centralization/Urbanization • Social Stratification • Male dominance in public in private sphere

  6. Argument 2: Acquisition • Focus on Pre-Islamic Continuities

  7. Argument 2: Acquisition • Focus on Pre-Islamic Continuities • Bedouins • Conquered Societies • Support in Lewis? Armstrong? • Examples?

  8. Argument 2: Acquisition • Focus on Pre-Islamic Continuities • Bedouins • Conquered Societies • Support in Lewis? Armstrong? • Examples? • Varies • Islamic Rationale

  9. Conclusion 1 • Compare with other cultures/times • Compare with less centralized Islamic societies

  10. Conclusion 2

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