![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() She developed a critical approach to Islamic tradition over several years and ventured into ‘taboo’ areas. Some of her books include: Beyond the Veil: Male-Female Dynamics in Muslim Society (1985 ) The Veil and the Male Elite: A Feminist Interpretation of Women’s Rights in Islam (1991) Women and Islam in the Middle East (2008 ) The Forgotten Queens of Islam (1993).Ī well-known feminist, “Fatima Mernissi attempts to present the case for re-reading in many of her works. She is said to be “one of the most eloquent voices of feminism” in the Muslim world. She has an excellent command of French, Arabic, and English and her books have been published from twenty-six countries and translated into several languages including German, Dutch, and Japanese. Many agree that she pioneered the new age of the study of Middle Eastern women. 1940 Fez, Morocco) is a Moroccan social scientist, an internationally recognized sociologist and writer. ![]()
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