From victims to suspects muslim women since 9/11 / Shakira Hussein.

Author/creator Hussein, Shakira
Format Electronic
Publication InfoSydney, New South Wales : NewSouth Publishing, 2016.
Description181 pages ; 21 cm
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Contents Introduction -- 1. Afghan girls -- 2. Candle in the wind -- 3. Shifting perceptions -- 4. Proxy wars -- 5. Invisible menace -- 6. "Jihadi brides" and chicks with sticks -- Conclusion.
Abstract "The so-called War on Terror, in its many incarnations, has always been a war with gender at its heart. Once regarded as helpless victims waiting to be rescued, Muslim women are now widely regarded by both Muslim and non-Muslim disciplinarians as a potential threat to be kept under control. How did this shift in attitudes come about? Shakira Hussein explores the lives of women negotiating the hazards of the post-9/11 terrain, from volatile Afghan refugee camps and Pakistani weddings to Australian suburbia and campaigns to 'ban the burqa'. Her unique perspective on feminism, multiculturalism, race and religion is one that we urgently need." -- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 164-175) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2017415629
ISBN9781742231204 (paperback)