Discussion
Using Ryan's Encountering the State and Bowen's Women's Autonomy, Islam and the State answer the following questions:
• What is the state and how does it play an integral role in the lives of women everyday? Thinking back to our materials from the month, what are the ways in which the state policies bodies in a gendered way?
• Describe women's relationship to political power globally. What factors play a role in women's political representation?
• Can you imagine any solutions to achieve change?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.