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Scheherazade Goes West,Used
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Throughout my childhood, my grandmother Yasmina, who was illiterate and grew up in a harem, repeated that to travel is the best way to learn and to empower yourself. 'When a woman decides to use her wings, she takes big risks,' she would tell me, but she was convinced that if you didn't use them, it hurt.... So recalls Fatema Mernissi at the outset of her mesmerizing new book. Of all the lessons she learned from her grandmother whose home was, after all, a type of prison the most central was that the opportunity to cross boundaries was a sacred privilege. Indeed, in journeys both physical and mental, Mernissi has spent virtually all of her life traveling determined to 'use her wings' and to renounce her gender's alleged legacy of powerlessness. Bursting with the vitality of Mernissi's personality and of her rich heritage, Scheherazade Goes West reveals the author's unique experiences as a liberated, independent Moroccan woman faced with the peculiarities and unexpected encroachments of Western culture. Her often surprising discoveries about the conditions of and attitudes toward women around the world and the exquisitely embroidered amalgam of cleareyed autobiography and dazzling metafiction by which she relates those assorted discoveries add up to a deliciously wry, engagingly cosmopolitan, and deeply penetrating narrative. In her previous bestselling works, Mernissi widely recognized as the world's greatest living Koranic scholar and Islamic sociologist has shed unprecedented light on the lives of women in the Middle East. Now, as a writer and scholarly veteran of the highwire act of straddling disparate societies, she trains her eyes on the female culture of the West. For her book's inspired central metaphor, Mernissi turns to the ancient Islamic tradition of oral storytelling, illuminating her grandmother's feminized, subversive, and highly erotic take on Scheherazade's wifepreserving tales from The Arabian Nights and then ingeniously applying them to her own lyrically embellished personal narrative. Interwoven with vivid ruminations on her childhood, her education, and her various international travels are the author's piquant musings on a range of deeply embedded societal conditions that add up, Mernissi argues, to a veritable 'Western harem.' A provocative and lively challenge to the common assumption that women have it so much better in the West than anywhere else in the world, Mernissi's book is an entrancing and timely look at the way we live here and now. By inspiring us to reconsider even the most commonplace aspects of our culture with fresh eyes and a healthy dose of suspicion, Scheherazade Goes West offers an invigorating, candid, and entertaining new perspective on the themes and ideas to which Betty Friedan first turned us on nearly forty years ago.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Scheherazade Goes West'? A: The main theme of 'Scheherazade Goes West' revolves around the exploration of cultural boundaries, gender roles, and the author's journey as a liberated Moroccan woman navigating Western society. It combines personal narrative with broader social commentary.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Scheherazade Goes West'? A: 'Scheherazade Goes West' is authored by Fatema Mernissi, a renowned Moroccan sociologist and writer known for her insights into women's lives in the Middle East.
- Q: What type of book is 'Scheherazade Goes West'? A: 'Scheherazade Goes West' is categorized as a social sciences book, blending autobiography and cultural critique, offering a unique perspective on women's experiences.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Scheherazade Goes West'? A: 'Scheherazade Goes West' contains 240 pages, providing a comprehensive exploration of its themes and insights.
- Q: When was 'Scheherazade Goes West' published? A: 'Scheherazade Goes West' was published on May 22, 2001, marking it as an influential work in discussions about gender and culture.
- Q: Is 'Scheherazade Goes West' available in hardcover? A: Yes, 'Scheherazade Goes West' is available in a hardcover edition, ensuring durability and a premium reading experience.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Scheherazade Goes West' in? A: 'Scheherazade Goes West' is listed as a new book, indicating it is in pristine condition with no signs of wear.
- Q: What are some key features of 'Scheherazade Goes West'? A: Key features of 'Scheherazade Goes West' include its engaging narrative style, rich cultural insights, and the author's unique perspective on women's empowerment and cultural duality.
- Q: What audience is 'Scheherazade Goes West' suitable for? A: 'Scheherazade Goes West' is suitable for readers interested in gender studies, cultural criticism, and personal narratives that challenge societal norms.
- Q: Can 'Scheherazade Goes West' be used in academic settings? A: Yes, 'Scheherazade Goes West' can be used in academic settings for discussions on gender roles, cultural studies, and sociological analysis, making it a valuable resource for students and educators.