Islam, Development, and Urban Women’s Reproductive Practices

Discover the intricate connections between development policies, women's reproductive practices, and Islamic beliefs in Cortney Hughes Rinker's insightful ethnography, Islam, Development, and Urban Women’s Reproductive Practices. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2015, this compelling work spans 196 pages and offers a deep dive into the lives of urban women in Morocco. Rinker explores how female patients at reproductive health clinics navigate and adapt medical practices designed to foster modern citizenship, ultimately shaping new religious identities and innovative concepts of motherhood rooted in Islamic principles. This book is essential for anyone interested in health and hygiene, social life, and customs, as well as the intersections of gender and development in the context of Islam. Enhance your understanding of these vital issues by adding this thought-provoking title to your collection today.