A double-edged sword: challenging women's oppression within Muslim society in Northern Nigeria
Adamu, Fatima
Adamu, Fatima
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1999-03-01
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6
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Islamic development NGOs find it difficult enough to finance their work, because Western donors are often reluctant to sponsor NGOs with religious affiliations. Muslim women activists working to achieve development with gender equity face an even greater challenge: they must secure funding as well as justify their goals to those within their societies who see feminism as a threat.
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Gender & Development
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Gender, Religion and Spirituality
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7
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1355-2074
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1364-9221