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Rethinking Orientalism : Women, Travel, and the Ottoman Harem by Reina Lewis (2004, Trade Paperback)

During the nineteenth century, the figure of the passive, oppressed, yet highly sexualized female of the Muslim harem became the pivotal figure of Western orientalism. Despite recent challenges to orientalist thinking, however, an enduring mystique continues to surround Western perceptions of Eastern women.In Rethinking Orientalism , Reina Lewis makes a major contribution to correcting the prevailing stereotype of the subjugated, silenced woman of the harem.

Lc Classification Number
Ds61.85.L49 2004
Reviews
Lewis' painstaking and imaginative exploration of the 'harem writings' of early twentieth century Ottoman women illustrates the complex ways in which these women manipulated cultural codes and tried to both challenge and accommodate well-entrenched stereotypes. She not only illuminates dilemmas facing late Ottoman women; she helps problematize issues of identity and change that remain central to Middle Eastern women today.
Table of Content
List of Illustrations Note on Language Acknowledgements Introduction Chapter One. Harem Travellers Chapter Two. Empire, Nation and Culture Chapter Three. Harem: The Limits of Emancipation Chapter Four. Eroticised Bodies: Representing Other Women Chapter Five. Contested Behaviours, Gendered Spaces Chapter Six. Dress Acts: The Shifting Significance of Clothes Conclusion: Commodofication, Time and Nostalgia: The Search for Authenticity Bibliography Index
Copyright Date
2005
Lccn
2004-046806
Dewey Decimal
956.1/0154/082
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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