Important study from the UK exploring Muslim women’s access to faith spaces including experiences of accessing guidance & support. Recognizing that access to & experiences within faith spaces is gendered - is shaped by intersections of race, class, ability etc. -is key. 1/4
Important study from the UK exploring Muslim women’s access to faith spaces including experiences of accessing guidance & support. Recognizing that access to & experiences within faith spaces is gendered - is shaped by intersections of race, class, ability etc. -is key. 1/4
Given that women often want to seek counsel from faith leaders on issues like marriage, domestic violence, divorce & Islamic rights both recognizing & understanding the diverse & specific barriers Muslim women encounter is incredibly important. 2/4
Muslim women deserve access to faith spaces and community, they deserve access to quality spiritual guidance. Women deserve access & inclusion. This is essential for their emotional, social & spiritual well-being. 3/4
Access to faith spaces is thought to be equal & uniform. When in reality, community & social inequities are reproduced in faith spaces. Challenging this assumption by recognizing the gendered reality of access is an important step towards meeting Muslim women's needs. 4/4