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WS 420 - Women and Gender in Islamic Societies

Prof. Tohidi's Information

Office Contact Information:

Office Location: JR 340

Office Phone Number: 818-677-7218

Office Hours: Wednesdays 3-6 p.m. or by appointment

 

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Professor Nayereh Tohidi

.Muslim women in protest

Women Studies 420

Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:45 p.m.

Instructor: Dr. Nayereh Tohidi

Class room: JR 134

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Course Description

  • Learn beyond the veil and stereotypes of Islam and Muslim women & men in diverse societies;
  • Learn about the gender dimension of Islamism, fundamentalism, the ‘War on Terror’ in the post-9/11 context
  • Study democratization and modernization in ‘the Muslim World;’
  • Learn how sexuality and gender dynamics have become key areas of contestation in the path to modernity and democracy in many Islamic societies;
  • Understand commonalities and differences between the Muslim and non-Muslim communities in regard to gender roles, sexuality, and family dynamics; and
  • Learn and appreciate the diverse realities, experiences and agency of women and feminists in Islamic tradition;
  • Examine what it means to be a Muslim in North America.

    • To see the syllabus and course requirements,
    please contact Prof. Tohidi at:


    Office: JR 340, Tel: 818-677-7218,
    Email: nayereh.tohidi@csun.edu
    Office Hours: W 3:00-6:00 or by appointment