Muslim Women and Misogyny : Myths and Misunderstandings

Muslim women are among the most fetishised�and objectified groups in society today. Much is�assumed and imagined about their lives, and it is�all too easy to succumb to orientalist myths. For�too long, Muslim women have been reduced to�two-dimensional stereotypes: empowered heroines�rejecting patriarchal religious teachings, or victims of a misogyny believed to run deep within Islam.�But why is this neatly packaged view so pervasive?�Are oppression and subjugation actually so central�to Muslim women's lives? How is this misogyny�influenced by white supremacy and Islamophobia?�And where do the biggest threats to Muslim�women's freedom and safety really come from?In this bold new book, Samia Rahman explores�the relationships between misogyny and Muslim�women's experiences in Britain today, untangling�complex issues such as Muslim feminism,�representation, toxic masculinity, marriage and�sexuality. Based on extensive interviews with�both women and men from Muslim communities,�she offers a powerful, much-needed response to�the misappropriation of female voices,�revealing the many faces of Muslim womanhood�within the UK.