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Title Female pioneers from ancient Egypt and the Middle East : on the influence of history on gender psychology / Ahmed A. Karim, Radwa Khalil, Ahmed Moustafa, editors
Published Singapore : Springer, [2021]
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Description 1 online resource : illustrations (some color)
Contents Gender Role and Contributions of Women to Astronomy and Medicine in Ancient Egypt -- Septimia Zenobia: The Inspring Queen of the Palmyrene Empire in Syria (240 c. 274 AD) -- Female pioneers in Islamic Middle Ages: A theological and psychological Perspective -- Milestones of Egyptian Women Progress in Education and Science from the 19th century to the present -- Female Pioneers in Physics from Egypt -- Nelly: The eternal Pyramid of Acting, Film, Theater and Television Musicals in Egypt and the Middle East -- Suhair al-Qalamawi: An Egyptian Educational Icon Who Drew the Image of the Arabic Cultural Renaissance Throughout the Twentieth Century -- The Pioneer Women: Rewriting the History of Gender in Sudan -- The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda between Rhetoric and Action in the MENA Region: A Case Study of Yemen and Libya -- Collective Trauma and the Muslim Women of the Christchurch Attack: An Observational and Media Study -- Muslim Women: identity, Islamophobia and the Rhythm of Islam -- It Does Matter: The Visibility of Women, with the Example of German Universities
Summary This book explores the contributions of Eastern female pioneers in science, politics and arts from Ancient Egypt to modern times, and discusses the possible psychological and social impact of this knowledge on todays gender role in Eastern and Western Societies. Based on psychological studies on social learning, the book argues that profound knowledge of the historical contributions of Eastern female pioneers in science, politics and arts can improve todays gender roles in Middle Eastern countries and inspire young women living in Western Societies with Eastern migration background. Spanning disciplines such as Natural sciences, Neuroscience, Psychology, Sociology, Islamic Theology, History and Arts, and including contributions from diverse geographical regions across the world, this book provides an elaborate review of the gender role of women in Ancient Egypt and the Middle East, outlining their prominence and influence and discusses the possible psychological and social impact of this knowledge on todays gender roles
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 6, 2021)
Subject Women in science -- Egypt -- History
Women in science -- Middle East -- History
Women and the arts -- Egypt -- History
Women and the arts -- Middle East -- History
Sex role -- Egypt -- History
Sex role -- Middle East -- History
Sex role
Women and the arts
Women in science
Egypt
Middle East
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
Author Karim, Ahmed A., editor
Khalil, Radwa, editor
Moustafa, Ahmed, editor
ISBN 9789811614132
981161413X