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Poverty, Gender, And Religion: A Reflection On The Status Of Coptic Women In Poor Areas, Ereeny Talaat Zaki
Poverty, Gender, And Religion: A Reflection On The Status Of Coptic Women In Poor Areas, Ereeny Talaat Zaki
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The objective of this thesis is to explore the reasons behind the oppression of poor Coptic women. It examines the factors that position Coptic women in inferior status. It analyzes these factors at the intersections of lack of resources, poverty consequences, and gender inequalities that shape life experiences of this segment of the Egyptian society. Central to my argument is the influence of religion on the lives of those women. In the light of fieldwork conducted in the poor area of El Salaam city, the main finding is that religion affiliation, especially if this religion is adopted by a minority …
The Miraculous And Coptic Orthodox Christianity: Empowerment, Embodiment And The Living Tradition, MarkéTa Sebelová
The Miraculous And Coptic Orthodox Christianity: Empowerment, Embodiment And The Living Tradition, MarkéTa Sebelová
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A Social And Semantic History Of The Concept Of Minority With Particular Reference To The Coptic Question, Mariam Aziz Kirollos
A Social And Semantic History Of The Concept Of Minority With Particular Reference To The Coptic Question, Mariam Aziz Kirollos
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The objectives of the research are to provide: a semantic analysis of the sociological concept of 'minority' in both English and Arabic, a historical analysis of the use of the concept in both western and Arab social contexts, an analysis of the specific discourse on Copts and minority in the Egyptian context and the examination of the underlying ideological positions, and to use this particular case to raise questions about comparability and cross-cultural analytical validity of such a concept. The method used in the thesis is a review of literature dedicated to define and analyze the concept of minority in …