Politics of Non-Motherhood in Shi’a Islam: Imagery and Narratives around Lady Fatemeh-Masoumeh of Qom
Religion can be a source of both pressure and empowerment for mothers. It is sometimes speculated that Muslims have more negative attitudes toward childlessness, as Islam values and encourages procreation. Islam also has associated Muslim women’s social position with motherhood. Motherhood is freque...
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| Language: | English |
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Habip Demir
2020-06-01
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| Series: | Turkish Journal of Shiite Studies |
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| Online Access: | https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1173490 |