The Good Muslim Analysis

Difficult circumstances are meant to cause fright and disappointment, also they are meant to make human beings stronger. In The Good Muslim a literary composition written by Tahmima Anam, focuses on a courageous female figure that goes through harsh situations. Despite the war and society complications, Maya remains persistent in showing that women are full of independence. Maya’s actions is a major representation of what type of person she is. For example, Tahmima Anam states, “She remembered every day she had worked in the camp, scooping bullets out of men with nothing but a spoon and a hunter’s knife” (Anam 96). During war Maya had to do things she never imagined herself doing. Her capability and braveness really stood out due to her effort. …show more content…
In the article, Feminism, women have been denied their right to own property, to be part of public life, or to even study (“Feminism”). Women are not able to express their true selves. Females are denied in society just because of their gender. Furthermore, women that are married cannot have control over their children without permission of their husbands (“Feminism”). Women have no control over their own family the male figure in the family gets to control everything which is unfair. It is obvious that the female figure’s opinion in the family does not matter at all. Moreover, Men even have the right to sell their wife (“Feminism”). Women are treated like property, men have the control over who they want to marry and determine if it is time for a change. Of course this makes women feel worthless and if like they were not actual people; There is several levels of gender abuse some are not are severe but some go …show more content…
For instance, “Feminist movements have evolved from “state feminism,” which advocated for policy change within the state, to “market feminism,” in which the same goals are achieved in the private sector in concert with market trends” (Al Wazni). Women have organized movements in order to let their voice be heard. They do this in order to reach their dreams in being treated equally. Also, in the article To work for Change: Normativity, Feminism, and Islam, it says “This change is directional in that a pervasive association is assumed between change and progress, which in turn presumes both to be inherently
Positive” (Hammer). Because women are making an effort to make a change a difference is being made not just in specific societies but throughout the world. Furthermore, “Muslim women scholars and activist have developed a robust debate and literature about self-identification of Muslim reform thinkers as feminists, including concerns about claiming or rejecting the label, and participating in the reform of feminist theory and practice” (Hammer). Even educated scholars have became part of these amazing movements to put an end to gender abuse. It is good to know that more people each day are educated and get to know exactly was feminism