Neopatriarchy: A Theory of Distorted Change in Arab Society - Rilegato

Sharabi, Hisham

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ISBN 10: 0195051416 ISBN 13: 9780195051414

Casa editrice: Oxford Univ Pr, 1988

Riassunto

A central problem common to all developing societies in the Third World is that of transition from patriarchy or traditional culture to secularism and modernity in a world dominated by the rich and industrially advanced countries. Focusing on the region of the Arab world--comprising some two hundred million people and twenty-one sovereign states extending from the Atlantic to the Persian Gulf--this book develops a theory of social change that demystifies the setbacks this region has experienced on the road to transformation. Professor Sharabi pinpoints economic, political, social, and cultural changes in the last century that led the Arab world, as well as other developing countries, not to modernity but toneopatriarchy--a modernized form of patriarchy. He shows how authentic change was blocked and distorted forms and practices subsequently came to dominate all aspects of social existence and activity--among them militant religious fundamentalism, an ideology symptomatic of neopatriarchal culture. Presenting itself as the only valid option, Muslim fundamentalism now confronts the elements calling for secularism and democracy in a bitter battle whose outcome is likely to determine the future of the Arab world as well as that of other Muslim societies in Africa and Asia.

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Oxford Univ Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1988
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0195051416
• ISBN 13: 9780195051414
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 224
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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