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Dec 30, 2024
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Academic Bulletin 2020-2021 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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RELST 215 - Marriage and Sexuality in Islam
Credits: 4
A study of the various marriage and sexual practices in Islamic history beginning with pre-Islamic Arabia and ending with the modern Muslim world. We examine how Muslims understood sex, arranged sexual relationships, and structured marriage contracts. Special attention is paid to how Muslim women were placed within sexual relationships and how they navigated different cultural and religious rules to their advantage. Attention is also paid to modern attempts to reform Islamic law in an effort to seek greater gender equality.
Distribution Requirements: HE, SB.
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