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numbat's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
A diverse collection of essays with a focus on how Muslim women are seen and relate to the western world. The premise of the collection is about visibility but as a double edge sword. The head scarfs such as a Burqa are at once an aspect of personal faith and practice and also a symbol to outsiders and so a potential point of conflict.
xheneta's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
4.5
littlepepperguy's review against another edition
5.0
Incredible collection of essay by Muslim women about their lives and intersectional feminism.
alexdicanio's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
This is a great collection of essays, all by Muslim women from a myriad of backgrounds. I will never know what it is like to experience life as a Muslim, or a woman of color, but this collection helped to strengthen my understanding of what Muslim women experience.
I do not rate personal life stories/memoirs.
Definitely recommend.
I do not rate personal life stories/memoirs.
Definitely recommend.
melodys_library's review against another edition
5.0
“It’s not about the Burqa” is a powerful and insightful collection of essays that introduces us to 17 present-day Muslim female voices that we need to hear right now.
The contributors of the essays emphasize that their stories by no means represent all Muslim women, but highlight their own experiences, allowing them to rewrite and reclaim their own identities. Their stories range from personal to political, exuding each individual’s strength, pride, wit and intelligence.
Each writer navigates Islam and modernity together and offers her personal experience and perspectives on race, sexuality, faith, feminism, love and divorce. They unapologetically speak out about the portrayal of Muslim culture and women by Western media, exploring controversial topics such as Islamaphobia and the public’s misconceptions about the Islamic faith and Muslim culture. In their own words, these women discuss the perpetuation of a patriarchal society and Western ideologies.
This collection is eye opening and educational. It is a call for change, for the activation of diverse voices and active listeners. What does it mean to be a Muslim woman in the West today? Let’s turn to the women who live it and let their voices be heard.
Note: This book was originally released in the UK. Special thanks to my public library for purchasing the book per my request in the USA.
The contributors of the essays emphasize that their stories by no means represent all Muslim women, but highlight their own experiences, allowing them to rewrite and reclaim their own identities. Their stories range from personal to political, exuding each individual’s strength, pride, wit and intelligence.
Each writer navigates Islam and modernity together and offers her personal experience and perspectives on race, sexuality, faith, feminism, love and divorce. They unapologetically speak out about the portrayal of Muslim culture and women by Western media, exploring controversial topics such as Islamaphobia and the public’s misconceptions about the Islamic faith and Muslim culture. In their own words, these women discuss the perpetuation of a patriarchal society and Western ideologies.
This collection is eye opening and educational. It is a call for change, for the activation of diverse voices and active listeners. What does it mean to be a Muslim woman in the West today? Let’s turn to the women who live it and let their voices be heard.
Note: This book was originally released in the UK. Special thanks to my public library for purchasing the book per my request in the USA.