The Role of Education and Government in Shaping Muslim Women's Rights: Three Contemporary Case Studies
Date of Award
8-11-2010
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Liberal Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Global Community Engagement
Disciplines
Global Affairs
First Advisor
Naomi Starosta
Keywords
Afghanistan, France, Islam, Muslim, Turkey, Womens' rights
Abstract
The rise in Muslim terrorist activities has encouraged the West to reevaluate its understanding of Islam, prompting concern for Muslim women's rights. In search of education-based solutions, this project explores three case studies of Muslims living under different government types: a secular state with a primarily Muslim population (Turkey); a secular state with a significant Muslim minority population (France); and a Muslim state with a powerful religious influence (Afghanistan). The type of government plays a significant role in Muslim women's rights, and solutions must be based on individual aspects of each unique place where Muslims live today. The results show that education is a universal solution when accepted at all levels: governmental, communal, and the individual.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Clark, Kimberly, "The Role of Education and Government in Shaping Muslim Women's Rights: Three Contemporary Case Studies" (2010). University College: Global Community Engagement Capstones. 6.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_gs/6