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The first Muslim woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize for her work in advocating for girls education and women's rights.
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
Despite a strong belief in the role of Allah in determining health and illness, including mental health, this cultural and religious stigma often prevents Muslim women from seeking mental health services, leading to higher levels of shame and reluctance to disclose personal distress.
What is mental illness stigma?
A headscarf or modest attire worn by some Muslim women as a sign of religious faith and commitment to modesty, in accordance with Islam. Often seen as a way for women to express their identity, uphold their dignity, and assert empowerment.
What is the hijab?
This critical role assigned to Muslim women in Islam emphasizes their responsibility to manage and nurture the family home, an institution seen as pivotal to both personal and societal development.
What is being a "guardian" of the house?
This concept explains how overlapping identities, such as race, gender, and religion, combine to create unique forms of discrimination or privilege, particularly for Muslim women facing challenges related to ethnicity, gender, and religious practices.
What is intersectionality?
This well-known model and activist was the first hijab-wearing woman to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2019.
Who is Halima Aden?
A mental health issue common among Muslim women living in the West, particularly after experiencing Islamophobia in forms of discrimination, microaggressions, or even physical attacks.
What is PTSD (or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder)?
The hijab is worn by Muslim women exclusively as a sign of oppression. True or False?
What is False? (Many Muslim women wear the hijab as an expression of empowerment and identity, seeing it as a personal choice that aligns with their faith and values rather than an oppressive practice.)
In many Muslim households, especially in immigrant communities, this relationship often becomes a source of both strength and conflict, as mothers seek to pass on traditional Islamic values regarding family roles, modesty, and social conduct, while daughters seek to adapt to Western cultural norms.
What is the mother-daughter relationship?
This term refers to the irrational fear, prejudice, or discrimination against Muslims or people perceived to be Muslim, often fueled by stereotypes, misinformation, or political rhetoric.
What is Islamophobia?
Accurate and positive portrayals of Muslim women in the media help encourage cultural empathy, reducing prejudice, and creating a more inclusive and diverse narrative. It empowers Muslim women by providing role models, enhancing their self-esteem and sense of belonging.
What is the importance of accurate and positive portrayals of Muslim women in the media?
This Practice during Ramadan, it can have both psychological benefits (such as increased self-discipline and mindfulness) and challenges (such as irritability and stress due to lack of food and sleep). Research shows it can improve emotional regulation, reduce aging (fasting itself), and boost social bonding, though it can also lead to mental fatigue if not balanced.
What is Fasting?
The Muslim-American athlete who became the first hijabi to compete in the Olympics, earning a bronze medal in fencing at the 2016 Summer Olympics, demonstrating self-efficacy by overcoming societal barriers and advocating for inclusivity in sports.
Who is Ibtihaj Muhammad?
Muslim women have this average number of children, significantly higher than the next-highest religious group. This can be influenced by a variety of cultural, religious, and psychological factors, such as family values and the importance of motherhood.
What is 2.9?
This psychological theory emphasizes autonomy, competence, and relatedness, and challenges the stereotype that Muslim women are passive or controlled by others by showing that they actively make decisions based on their values.
What is self-determination theory?
The Television show about an all-female Muslim punk band that discusses Friendships, relationships, and cultural differences through a story of musical success.
What is We Are Lady Parts?
In the context of mental health, this can be a source of comfort and resilience, helping Muslim women manage stress. It involves practices like prayer, reading the Quran, or seeking solace in faith, which can promote a sense of control, purpose, and social support.
What is Religious Coping?
In 2015, this major American brand introduced a line of performance hijabs specifically designed for active Muslim women, marking a shift in the fashion world towards inclusivity for modest wear.
What is Nike?
This percentage of Muslim women in the U.S. are immigrants, a factor often linked to potential increases in domestic violence risk, as immigrant communities may carry cultural norms that accept various forms of abuse.
What is 58%?
The psychological concept explains how media portrayals of Muslim women can "prime" individuals to recall negative stereotypes about Muslim women, leading to biased attitudes and assumptions that may persist over time (specifically that Muslim Women are oppressed, passive, or submissive).
What is Priming?
Muslim-American activist known for founding the nonprofit organization Muslim Girl, providing a platform for Muslim women’s voices, creating a space for them to speak out about identity, culture, and current issues.
Who is Amani Al-Khatahtbeh?
This is a belief that many Muslim women view mental illness as a test or punishment from God, which may influence their willingness to seek traditional mental health care. Instead, they might turn to prayer or spiritual leaders (like Imams) for guidance and healing.
What is the belief in kader (destiny)?
In the aftermath of Mahsa Amini’s death, Iranian women protesting state-imposed hijab laws symbolically did this to their headscarves to demand autonomy and an end to restrictive dress codes. This act became a powerful symbol of defiance against gender oppression.
What is burn?
This cultural practice, which emphasizes the importance of family, community support, and hospitality, is often a key factor contributing to strong family bonds and a sense of belonging among Muslim women in the U.S.
What is "collectivism" or "family-centered values"?
This theory suggests that individuals (or Muslim Women) strengthen their connection to their primary social group (e.g., their Muslim community) to maintain a positive self-concept and psychological well-being in the face of external pressures or discrimination.
What is Social Identity Theory?