Abstract
This chapter is an attempt to understand how the concepts of masculinity and femininity were understood in Islamicate societies in different genres in the pre-modern period and, moreover, to see whether the gender binary, constructed in terms of men/women; male/female, makes sense at all with reference to Islamicate pre-modern societies, or whether a binary man/non-man would be more appropriate. Moreover, the chapter tries to reconstruct what was understood as sexual norm in different kinds of sources. The chapter is divided into four sections: the first is devoted to lexicography; the second to medicine, the third to Islamic law and the fourth to belletristic.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
