Islamic Doctrine and the Politics of Induced Fertility Change: An African Perspective

Islamic Doctrine and the Politics of Induced Fertility Change: An African Perspective

Islam in sub-Saharan Africa is discussed. Islamic faith has encouraged indigenous African values by encouraging families to be large, but has countered an African orientation by having a competitive tendency.

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Veröffentlicht in:Population and development review 1994-01, Vol.20, p.121-134
1. Verfasser: Mazrui, Ali A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Africa
African Christianity
African culture
Children
Contraception
Demography
Family planning
Fertility
Fertility rates
Islam
Muslims
Politics
Population
Religion Politics Relationship
Religious Beliefs
Sunni
The Political Environment of Family Planning Programs
War
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Zusammenfassung:Islam in sub-Saharan Africa is discussed. Islamic faith has encouraged indigenous African values by encouraging families to be large, but has countered an African orientation by having a competitive tendency.
ISSN:0098-7921
1728-4457
DOI:10.2307/2807943