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Meena Sharify-Funk

    Muslim Women in Contemporary North America
    Encountering the Transnational
    • Encountering the Transnational

      Women, Islam and the Politics of Interpretation

      • 220 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      The book explores the impact of transnational dialogue and networking among Muslim women from various backgrounds on their identities and social agency. It presents a compelling narrative of how these conversations foster new energy and dynamism in women's activism, highlighting the transformative power of connection in a rapidly globalizing world. Through shared experiences, the women navigate their diverse cultural contexts, leading to enriched perspectives and strengthened advocacy efforts.

      Encountering the Transnational
    • Examining how divergent opinions, values, and beliefs, as well as misconceptions and political agendas pertaining to Muslim women in the region enter the public frame of reference, this book is an invaluable resource for those in the fields of Islamic and Muslim Studies, Gender Studies, Political Science, and Sociology.

      Muslim Women in Contemporary North America