Muslim Women's Pilgrimage to Mecca and Beyond: Reconfiguring Gender, Religion, and Mobility

This book explores female Muslims' pilgrimage practices and how these relate to womens mobility,social relations,identities,and power structures. It offers in-depth investigation of the gendered dimensions of Muslim pilgrimage and the life-worlds of female pilgrims, with a variety of case studies from Mecca and other pilgrimage sites.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 222 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate practices of female Muslim pilgrimage, exploring the profound connections between these journeys, women's mobility, social relations, identities, and the power structures that shape their lives. Drawing upon the expertise of scholars from diverse disciplines and regional backgrounds, the book offers a thorough examination of the gendered dimensions of Muslim pilgrimage, shedding light on the unique experiences and challenges faced by female pilgrims. Through a rich array of case studies, the contributors delve into the lived realities of female pilgrims to Mecca and other pilgrimage sites, uncovering the intricate interplay between these experiences and historical and contemporary contexts of globalization and transnational mobility. This volume is of immense relevance to a wide range of researchers and scholars interested in pilgrimage, gender, religious studies, and Islamic studies, providing valuable insights into the complex tapestry of women's lives and their roles within the broader context of religious pilgrimage.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367628109