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Record Number: 3431 Author(s)/Creator(s): Marín , Manuela. Contributor(s): Title: Marriage and Sexuality in Al-Andalus [The author examines Muslim ideas of sexuality through three texts, a religious treatise ("Kitab Adab al-nisa' " ("Treatise on the Proper Behavior of Women")), an encyclopedia ("'al- 'Iqd al-farid" ("The Unique Necklace")), and a literary anthology ("Bahjat al-majalis" ("The Beauty of Literary Gatherings")). The texts advise their male readers on rules for women's sexual conduct in order to ensure honor and legitimate heirs. Title note supplied by Feminae.]. Source: Marriage and Sexuality in Medieval and Early Modern Iberia. Hispanic Issues, Volume 26.  Edited by Eukene Lacarra Lanz.  Routledge, 2002.  Pages 3 - 20. Description: Article Type: Essay Subject (See Also): al- Andalus Arabic Literature Human Behavior Man Woman Relationships Marriage Muslims Sexuality Slaves Award Note: Geographic Area: Iberia Century: 9-10 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: High Council for Scientific Research, Madrid Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2002. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 0415936349

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