SOC 885 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Homa Hoodfar, Leila Ahmed, Belly Dance
Document Summary
Is a documentary film about the life of islamic prophet muhammed, based on historical records and on the stories of living american muslims who call muhammed the messenger of god. Documentary tells the story of seventh century prophet who changed world history in 23 years and continues to shape the lives of more than 1. 2 people. This story has passed down from generations to generations. Basically a story about a merchant, husband, father, statesman, and warrior whom they considered the final prophet. Said that androcentrism and misogyny are problems of western women s as well. Androcentrism is thinking men s way is the best, masculinity and maleness is the best way. Misogyny is a general hatred for women; there is a generalized hatred for women. Said that why is it other women also have problems that aren t automatically assumed to be connected to their culture/religion. Muslim women have been offered the solution to adopt practices from other cultures.
