Social reform movement and women empowerment in Dawoodi Bohras /

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Author / Creator:Zenab Banu, author.
Imprint:Delhi : Kalpaz Publications, 2020.
Description:311 pages ; 23 cm
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/13496534
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ISBN:9789353240837
9353240832
Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 184-294) and index.
Summary:The study based on the Bohra reform movement in Udaipur (Rajasthan) and its impact on women empowerment.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : the nature of social movements and Dawoodi Bohra reform movement
  • Reform movements in Indian Muslims
  • Dawoodi Bohras : religion, spirituality, literature, social customs and traditions
  • Main issues of the Bohra reform movement
  • Status of Dawoodi Bohra women
  • Women's assertion
  • Redress from social boycott to women empowerment : some case studies
  • Bohra reform movement : challenges and weaknesses
  • Major achievements of Bohra reform movement
  • Miles to go for social reforms.