Arab American Women, Identity, and Intersectionality - by Reima Shakeir & Jasmine Kaduthodil (Hardcover)

About the Book

Arab American Women, Identity, and Intersectionality is a critical engagement with postcolonial feminist theory to create space for women forced into the margins.

Book Synopsis

Arab American Women, Identity, and Intersectionality extends postcolonial feminist theory to include intersectionally marginalized bodies in the classroom and in social science discourse. In a climate where the Arab, Muslim, woman's identity is both policed and politicized, Shakeir examines the ways in which Arab American Muslim women navigate the public space, from the university to their professional lives. Authenticity, self-policing, and performance are all examined intergenerationally, to reflect on the survivance of the Arab identity across both decades and oceans. The book acts equally as a methodological and instructional guide for students and theorists, and also uses first-person testimonials and stories from Arab American Muslim women for anyone willing to expand their perspective.

Review Quotes

Arab American Women: Identity and Intersectionality is a compelling, thought-provoking piece that challenges readers to evaluate inherent biases and prejudice against Arab persons and specifically women. The book evokes strong emotions as you learn about history, tradition, customs, and often, silent narratives that shape the lives and decisions of Arab and Muslim women. Through storytelling and poetry, we are given the honor and pleasure of developing a closeness that in today's world, has become more challenging. This insightful and intimate book will compel you to do a self-evaluation and more importantly, consider your role in advocacy efforts for change, supporting a collective effort to empower and embolden the invisible woman.
Shané Gill, Thomas Jefferson University

About the Author

Reima Shakeir is an international scholar, author, former executive, consultant, and executive coach. She is Clinical Prorfessor at Stern School of Business and lectuer at Wharton.

Jasmine Kaduthodil is a doctoral scholar at the University of California, San Diego.