Der Islam und die Frauen

The discussion about Islam repeatedly ignites around the situation of women. Irene Schneider presents a long-overdue, compact, and well-founded overview of this topic in her book. She explains the regulations of Sharia, describes the societal and political obstacles, but also the opportunities for women, and provides a vivid insight into the diverse life worlds of women in Islamic history. Her particular focus is on the struggle of Muslim women today for equality and a self-determined life. The book also addresses Islam in Germany and the search of women for a version of Islam that can be lived in the West.