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In this chapter, the issue of women in Islam is explored from a historical, theological, artistic and educational perspective. The issue is positioned initially in the earliest testimony to be found in Islam, with special reference to updated research around the issue in general and then moving to original research carried out in Australia, with particular focus on Muslim women in minority communities amidst a multiplicity of ethnic and religious communities. Instances drawn on will range from those of Muslim women born in Australia to those who have come from overseas and further to those who have come to Australia as refugees. Methodologies employed include those of documentary analysis, ethnographic observation and interview and artistic analysis. The educational ramifications of the research insights are drawn out towards the end of this chapter.
Dr Terence Lovat is an emeritus professor, Dr Ibtihal Samarayi is a lecturer and Dr Belinda Green is a research associate at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Dr Samarayi was born in Iraq, is Muslim by heritage and has suffered the travails of refugee status. Dr Green is an Australian-born Muslim convert.
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Lovat, T., Samarayi, I., Green, B. (2013). Recovering the Voice of Women in Islam: Lessons for Educators and Others. In: Gross, Z., Davies, L., Diab, AK. (eds) Gender, Religion and Education in a Chaotic Postmodern World. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5270-2_12
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