Muslim Women and Sports in the Malay World: The Crossroads of Modernity and Faith

by Wirdati Mohammad Radzi

Overview

This book examines the challenges faced by young Muslim female athletes from Malaysia, Brunei, and Indonesia in competitive sports. After presenting a socio-historical survey of the Malay world before, during, and after colonization, the author focuses on contemporary social dynamics, including the emergence of Muslim women competing on the international level. Through surveys and interviews conducted at the Twenty-Second South East Asian Games in Hanoi, she captures the athletes' experiences and perspectives as they compete, often under rules that conflict with Islamic practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789749511022
Publisher:	Silkworm Books
Publication date:	11/01/2006
Series:	Islam in Southeast Asia: Views from Within Series
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	76
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword
Introduction
Islam and the Challenge of Modernity
Islam and the Malay World
Democracy and Islam in the Malay World
The Development and Status of Muslimah in the Malay World
—The Status of Muslimah in Malaysia
—The Status of Muslimah in Indonesia
—The Status of Muslimah in Brunei
Muslimah and Modern Sports
Muslim Athletes at the SEA Games
—Research Methodology
—Demographic Data of the Respondents
—Psychographic Data of the Respondents
Malay Muslim's Positive Attitude towards Sports
—Balancing Religious and Sports Responsibilities
—The Future for Muslim Athletes: A Time for Change
Conclusing Remarks
Notes
References