Muslim Women in Britain, 1850–1950
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Muslim Women in Britain, 1850–1950

100 Years of Hidden History

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eBook - ePub

Muslim Women in Britain, 1850–1950

100 Years of Hidden History

About this book

The history of British Islam and British Muslims is a growing area of interest among historians and the general public. But, whilst Muslim women have featured in some research, their lives and experiences prior to the present day have remained obscure, if not ‘hidden’, in both academic and popular discussion. Uncovering Muslim women’s experiences and contributions to society in past generations is essential for us to build a full picture of Muslim life in Britain, then and now. 

This is the first book to address that gap, telling the stories of Muslim women who lived in Britain between the mid-nineteenth and mid-twentieth centuries, from Victorian times to the years immediately after the Second World War—just before immigration profoundly affected the size and composition of Britain’s Muslim communities. It reveals a rich variety of experiences, including Muslim women who travelled to or away from Britain, and many who converted to Islam within the British Isles.

Underpinned by feminist historical approaches, this groundbreaking book aims to make women visible where they have been hidden from or within history. Its fascinating accounts will reinstate Muslim women as actors, storytellers and storymakers who have shaped the history of Britain and of ‘British Islam’.

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Yes, you can access Muslim Women in Britain, 1850–1950 by Sariya Cheruvallil-Contractor,Jamie Gilham in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in History & Modern British History. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Photos
  6. Contents
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. Glossary
  9. List of Abbreviations
  10. List of Illustrations
  11. Foreword Sophie Gilliat-Ray
  12. Section 1 Why Uncover Muslim Women’s History?
  13. Section 2 Muslim Women In The First British Mosques
  14. Section 3 British Muslim Women And Expanding Spheres Of Influence
  15. Section 4 Muslim Women In Britain Sojourners, Settlers, Legacy-Makers
  16. Notes
  17. Select Bibliography
  18. Notes on Contributors
  19. Index
  20. Back Cover