Women in the Qur’an Framework

Women in the Qur’an Framework Evidence of Equality/Progressive Treatment

Women in the Qur’an Framework Evidence of Equality/Progressive Treatment Protection but still unequal – Inheritance – Witnesses – Polygamy

Women in the Qur’an Framework Evidence of Equality/Progressive Treatment Protection but still unequal – Inheritance – Witnesses – Polygamy Superiority in Marriage

Argument 1: Centralization of Power “Regression” of women’s status Relates to broader themes – Polit Centralization/Urbanization – Social Stratification – Male dominance in public in private sphere

Argument 2: Acquisition Focus on Pre-Islamic Continuities

Argument 2: Acquisition Focus on Pre-Islamic Continuities Bedouins Conquered Societies – Support in Lewis? Armstrong? – Examples?

Argument 2: Acquisition Focus on Pre-Islamic Continuities Bedouins Conquered Societies – Support in Lewis? Armstrong? – Examples? – Varies Islamic Rationale

Conclusion 1 Compare with other cultures/times Compare with less centralized Islamic societies

Conclusion 2