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Based on extensive fieldwork and archival records, this book traces the emergence and flourishing of madrasas and the myriad ways in which they impact upon local Muslim communities, especially in West Bengal. It also addresses issues of identity, secular' education and gender in this context, while exploring the myths that surround these institutions. Amongst other things, it interrogates why Muslim communities prefer sending their sons to government schools to receive a secular education, while the daughters are sent to madrasas.



Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgements. List of Tables, Figures and Maps. 1. Introduction 2. State and Madrasa Education 3. Outside the State System: Khareji Madrasas 4. Changes from Within 5. The Future. Appendix. Bibliography. Index

Reading with Allah Madrasas in West Bengal

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      Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 6/30/2009 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9780415544597, 978-0415544597
      ISBN10: 0415544599
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Based on extensive fieldwork and archival records, this book traces the emergence and flourishing of madrasas and the myriad ways in which they impact upon local Muslim communities, especially in West Bengal. It also addresses issues of identity, secular' education and gender in this context, while exploring the myths that surround these institutions. Amongst other things, it interrogates why Muslim communities prefer sending their sons to government schools to receive a secular education, while the daughters are sent to madrasas.



      Table of Contents

      Preface and Acknowledgements. List of Tables, Figures and Maps. 1. Introduction 2. State and Madrasa Education 3. Outside the State System: Khareji Madrasas 4. Changes from Within 5. The Future. Appendix. Bibliography. Index

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