Asma Barlas
1 book
About the Author
Asma Barlas is a renowned Pakistani-American scholar and professor emerita of politics at Ithaca College, where she founded and directed the Center for the Study of Culture, Race, and Gender. Born in Pakistan, she earned her PhD from the University of London and has dedicated her career to challenging patriarchal interpretations of religious texts through a feminist lens. Her groundbreaking work explores the intersections of Islam, gender, and justice, advocating for egalitarian readings of the Quran that empower women and dismantle oppressive structures. Barlas's scholarship bridges academia and activism, influencing global discourses on faith and feminism with her incisive critiques and commitment to social equity.
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feminist
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