Militant Muslim Women Research

[ganulv]

Over the next year I will be writing my undergraduate senior honors thesis on the role of Muslim women in military forces and insurgencies, primarily focusing on Middle Eastern women. If anyone has any suggested readings for me or places to look for information, it would be greatly appreciated. I intend to focus on women's roles from the dawn of Islam up through modern times, so any historic information would be welcome as well.

Rachael Ashdown
Sweet Briar College, Class of 2013

Definitely see The Women of Hizbollah. Lila Abu-Lughod and Saba Mahmood don't work on this topic per se, but their work might be a good place to scan for references more specific to your project. Same goes for Fatima Mernissi.

Do do an introduction at the Hail & Farewell thread. I know there is already at least one small liberal arts school person besides myself hanging around this forum, no reason to be shy.

Moderator's Note: an introduction is 100% voluntary.