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Muslim Women in Burkina Faso since the 1970s: Toward Recognition as Figures of Religious Authority?
- Author(s):
- Muriel Gomez-Perez, Frédérick Madore (see profile)
- Date:
- 2016
- Subject(s):
- Islam, West Africa, Twenty-first century
- Item Type:
- Article
- Tag(s):
- Burkina Faso, Contemporary Islam
- Permanent URL:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/dhqr-am84
- Abstract:
- This paper examines how visibility and legitimacy have been defined and achieved by Muslim women who have contributed to the development of Islam in Burkina Faso since the 1970s. We undertake a transversal study of the trajectories of women belonging to different cohorts of Arabic- and French-educated Muslims. In doing so, we highlight identity markers closely associated with key moments in their lives (activism through associations or personal initiatives, religious studies, the pilgrimage to Mecca, and media activities). Through the lens of performativity, we show how women have progressively gained visibility within the Muslim community. And although figures of religious authority remain uniformly male, women are increasingly able to claim legitimacy thanks to their flexible approach.
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- Published as:
- Journal article
- Status:
- Published
- Last Updated:
- 3 years ago
- License:
- All Rights Reserved
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