New Books in Higher Education
American Muslim Women on Campus
Jun 26, 2024
Dr. Shabana Mir discusses challenges faced by American Muslim women on college campuses post-9/11, including assimilation pressures, discrimination, and navigating societal expectations while maintaining religious identity. The conversation delves into the complexities of conducting research on Muslim women in higher education and the importance of visibility for civil rights advocacy.
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- Muslim American women face binary choices on college campuses, assimilate or retreat for safety.
- Researching Muslim American women post 9-11 poses challenges in heightened state surveillance and security concerns.
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Challenges Post 9-11 and Ethnographic Study
Dr. Shabana Mir discusses her book, 'Muslim American Women on Campus,' focusing on the challenges faced by Muslim American women post 9-11. She highlights the difficulties of conducting an ethnographic study during heightened state surveillance and security concerns. Dr. Mir describes how she overcame fears and gained trust within the Muslim community in Washington DC to proceed with her research.
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