November 2007
This new lecture series, entitled ‘Contemporary Islams & Muslims’ (CIM), launched on 18th October 2007 by The Institute of Ismaili Studies, will engage with a broad range of Muslim encounters with modernity. Leading scholars will speak to themes from human rights, pluralism and identity, to the arts, culture and spirituality.
The inaugural lecture on ‘Feminisms and Islams’ by Professor Haleh Afshar of the University of York was attended by more than 100 participants, including students, faculty and staff from the IIS and the ISMC, community leaders, independent scholars and other professionals.
Abstract of Prof Haleh Afshar’s Lecture on ‘Islams & Feminisms’
Professor Haleh Afhsar’s lecture was preceded by introductory comments from Dr Amyn Sajoo, the series organiser. In his comments, Dr Sajoo noted that ‘… it seems appropriate to begin our exploration with the subject of gender. Women are – by default and by choice – the target of ideological, religious, economic and cultural wars, even when the warriors are entirely men. But more and more, the warriors include women themselves …’
Dr Amyn Sajoo’s Introductory Remarks to Contemporary Islams & Muslims (CIM) Series
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