Muslim Family in a Dilemma Quest for a Western Identity

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9780761836506
• ISBN10: 0761836500
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2007-03-26
• Publisher: UPA

Summary

The conflict between Islam and the West is as disturbing on the outside, as it polarizes the world, as it is on the inside, when it divides families and causes enormous stress to Muslims living in the West. A mutual understanding is the answer to both of these conflicts. This work enhances the West's understanding of Muslim minorities and helps Muslims to understand their own identity problem in Western culture. Ultimately, Professor Akhtar delineates how Muslim families can integrate into Western society in a creative way that will benefit their families and society at large.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Nature of Family Problems in Western Muslims
A Peek into the mind of Muslim Youths	p. 1
How Do Muslims in North America Divorce?	p. 9
Muslim women's struggle for a dignified family role	p. 19
Reconciling the Conflicts of Islam and the West
Women: Identical or Similar (Woman's place in Islam)	p. 31
Family Issues of the Western Culture: Perceptions and Perspectives	p. 41
Identity Conflict for Muslims in the West	p. 71
Islam As Support for Muslim Family in the West
Islam and Living in the West: Challenge of Cross-Cultural Applications	p. 117
Marital and Family Relationships in Islam	p. 129
About the Editor and Contributors	p. 159
Subject Index	p. 162
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