Muslim women caught between two cultures

Type :

Term papers

Pages :

9 pages

Format :

.doc

Published date :

03/21/2009

Category :

Political science

Sub category :

Social sciences

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Summary :

Introduction
A very strict interpretation of how a Muslim family should be
The way women present themselves in the Muslim society
Divorce: Another aspect of marriage that is called into question in the West among Muslims
1. The decision by a Muslim Woman to divorce her husband
2. Being a single Muslim mother
Single Muslim women in North America
The idea of tradition over the exact teachings of the Quran
Conclusion
Works cited

Abstract

The notion of family is one that is important cross-culturally. It fosters a sense of responsibility among its members, and structure that forms the basis of the patriarchal society. Throughout time, and across different cultures, the conception of family has, and is varied, but the essence is universal. Traditional Islam is a religion that has a rigid interpretation of how the family should be composed, as it is one that abides by the strict principles of Allah, and does not allow for modern interpretations. Within the traditional Islamic family, every member has a specific role and each is a product of one-another (their role depends on the presence of the other). The father is the bread-winner, the mother stays at home and remains devoted and submissive, and the children are deferential. (Afzal-Khan, 2005). However, in our contemporary society, and especially in Canada, the principles of traditional Islam are potentially out of touch with many muslim people, especially women.