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L'appel du houdhoud: Une femme au pays des fouqaha: by Nouzha Guessous, Casablanca, Éditions La Croisée des Chemins, 2021 (3rd ed.), 246 pp., DM 90/€18 (softcover), ISBN 978-9920-76996-9.

Authors :
Schaar, Stuart
Source :
Journal of North African Studies. Nov2024, Vol. 29 Issue 6, p1128-1131. 4p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

"L'appel du houdhoud: Une femme au pays des fouqaha" by Nouzha Guessous delves into the author's experiences on the Moudawana commission in Morocco, tasked with revising family laws. The book highlights the challenges faced by the female members of the commission in influencing decisions made by the religious scholar majority. Through personal anecdotes and political insights, Guessous navigates the complexities of advocating for women's rights within a conservative environment. The narrative underscores the importance of strategic approaches in effecting positive change, even in traditionally resistant settings. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13629387
Volume :
29
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of North African Studies
Publication Type :
Review
Accession number :
180490447
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/13629387.2023.2210411