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Between Marriage and the Market

Intimate Politics and Survival in Cairo
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Focusing on the impact of economic liberalization policies from 1983 to 1993, this text shows the crucial role of the household in survival strategies among low-income Egyptians. The author, an Iranian Muslim by birth, presents research that undermines many of the stereotypes associated with traditional Muslim women. Their apparent conservatism, she says, is based on rational calculation of the costs and benefits of working within formal and informal labour markets to secure household power. She posits that increasing adherence to Islam and taking up the veil on the part of the woman has been partially motivated by women's desire to protect and promote their interests both within and beyond households.

Author Biography:

Homa Hoodfar is Associate Professor of Anthropology at Concordia University.
Release date Australia
July 31st, 1997
Author
Audience
  • Professional & Vocational
Illustrations
21 tables
Pages
265
Dimensions
152x229x18
ISBN-13
9780520208254
Product ID
7699078

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