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Peer reviewedKeddie, Nikki R. – Journal of World History, 1990
Traces the history of Muslim women from ancient times to the present. Discusses the practice of veiling and its significance. Compares the status of women before and after the Qur'an. Delineates the class differences between Muslim women. Analyzes Muslim women under Islamic law, concentrating on laws governing marriage, sex, and divorce. (RW)
Descriptors: Divorce, Economic Status, Females, Higher Education
