Religious Studies A-Level
Qiwamah
What Qiwamah means in Religious Studies A-Level, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Qiwamah
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The concept of male guardianship or responsibility over women, often debated in the context of domestic and social hierarchy.
The concept of male guardianship or the responsibility of men to provide for and protect women.
Topics that use Qiwamah
- Islam: Gender and sexuality (AQA A-Level)
- Islam – Religion and society: Multi-faith societies, pluralism, gender, and interfaith dialogue (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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