The Koran & the Politics of Purdah 1. Gendered social control → Feminist sociology views purdah as a mechanism through which women's mobility, visibility and participation in the public sphere can be regulated. 2. Patriarchy & power → Sylvia Walby's concept of patriarchy helps analyse how control over women's sexuality, mobility and bodily autonomy can become institutionalised within social structures. 3. Public–private divide → Feminist theory challenges the separation of the domestic/private sphere from the public sphere when cultural norms restrict women's participation in education, emp

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Dear All, We are planning to conduct a meeting tomorrow at 9:00 PM. We request everyone to kindly make time to attend the meeting. 🛑Agenda: Recalling Sociology – Discussion regarding the upcoming classes and schedule. Socio-Structure: 30-Day Answer Writing Programme – Discussion on the programme and its implementation. Sociology Mains Test Series – Discussion regarding the upcoming test series and related plans. Your participation is important, and we look forward to having everyone present. Thank you. ❤9