Islamophobia has spiraled into a global menace, and democratic and authoritarian regimes alike have deployed it as a strategy to persecute their Muslim populations. With this book, Khaled A. Beydoun details how the American War on Terror has facilitated and intensified the network of anti-Muslim … Continue reading Islamophobia: Khaled A. Beydoun.
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Undercover ISIS: Why a lack of women scholars puts us at danger
'A common reason for people seeking to be part of groups is to feel included in the community and to find similar people of their religious group and background. However, people I know in the Muslim community have become nervous about attending some Islamic centers … Continue reading Undercover ISIS: Why a lack of women scholars puts us at danger
A Roundtable on Dejabbing Part 1, by Muslimah Media Watch
'The Toronto Star recently had an article interviewing four women about their “dejabbing” experiences. The title is “Why we stopped wearing the hijab.” However, the seemingly simple notion of removing the headscarf is acknowledged to be a complicated process. The article explains that “From safety to spirituality, … Continue reading A Roundtable on Dejabbing Part 1, by Muslimah Media Watch
Is European Muslimah fashion based on conformity & fear?
'...women are still predominantly judged based on their appearances over their abilities- factors which could be a more disturbing indicator of why Muslim women seek alternative ways to fit in with society.' Muslimah Media Watch article, 'Is the rise of European fashion based on conformity … Continue reading Is European Muslimah fashion based on conformity & fear?
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