Muslim Women of Power

by Clinton Bennett

Book Overview

Five women have served as leaders of Muslim countries, namely Megawati Sukarnoputri (Vice President of Indonesia, 1991-2001 and President 2002-4), Benazir Bhutto (PM of Pakistan, 1988-90 and 1993-6), Sheikh Hasina (PM of Bangladesh, 1996-2001), Khaleda Zia (PM of Bangladesh, 1991-5 and 2001-6) and Tansu iller (PM of Turkey, 1993-6). This is an extraordinary record and somewhat of a challenge to the widespread perception that Muslim women are oppressed...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0826400876
• ISBN13: 9780826400871
• Release Date: December 2010
• Publisher: Continuum
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.4"