Counter-Narratives of Muslim American Women: Creating Space for Muscrit - (Critical Storytelling) by Noor Ali (Paperback)

About the Book

This book is a poignant exploration of the lived realities of an often misrepresented group. It makes real for its readers the burden of racialized demonization carried by the innocent.

Book Synopsis

What does it mean to be a young Muslim American woman in the US educational system? This book answers this question by presenting the counter-narratives of 15 young women. These accounts debunk prevalent stereotypes and biases, and reveal an educational climate marked by Islamophobia. Through these overall educational experiences, readers are able to explore the role of family, faith-based education, the mosque, and community in these women's lives.

The social and academic learning opportunities showcase instances of both inclusion and marginalization which lead students to experience a double consciousness. What this study ultimately shows is that these students experience the dichotomous pull of religious and cultural values as they navigate their intersectional identities.

Review Quotes

"Throughout the text, Ali challenges readers to examine their own biases regarding inclusion and offers insights to shatter stereotypes or preconceived notions about individual differences. This timely study will be an insightful resource for educators, families, and communities." M. Wong-Lo, Biola University, in CHOICE connect Vol. 60 Issue 6 (2023), np.