Description
The Art of Resistance in Islam provides an in-depth analysis of how Shi’i women utilize performance, ritual, and cultural expression as forms of political activism and resistance. Yafa Shanneik’s ethnographic research examines women’s participation in religious ceremonies, social movements, and community organizing across the Middle East and diaspora communities.
Through detailed case studies and interviews, the book demonstrates how women negotiate their identities within patriarchal religious structures while simultaneously challenging political oppression. Shanneik explores various forms of resistance including mourning rituals, public gatherings, and artistic expression, revealing how these practices serve as powerful political statements.
As part of the Cambridge Middle East Studies series, this volume contributes significantly to understanding women’s agency in Islamic societies and the complex ways gender intersects with religious identity and political struggle in the modern Muslim world.
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