Nazlin has once more made history and her hard work has been noted and unknown to her, been profiled as a case study on an entire chapter by the university of wisonsin, usa, in the book titled …
Nazlin has once more made history and her hard work has been noted and unknown to her, been profiled as a case study on an entire chapter by the university of wisonsin, usa, in the book titled, “muslim women in post colonial leadership in kenya- leadership, representation and social change” authored by professor ousseina d. Alidou. Chapter 5 on nazlin is titiled, muslim womenandthe use of new media – inscribing their voices in rights discourse” describes the roles of six muslim women from the judiciary, parliament, media and the public domain and is described by the author and reviews as follows,
Alidou introduces readers to extraordinary Kenyan Muslim women who deftly weave togethersecular, religious and activist perspectives to transform their communities. Their stories, and Alidous astute analysis, portray the challenge facing the twenty-first-century agents of change” Susan Hirsch, author of pronouncing and perservering Gender and the discourse of disputing in an African Islamic court.
Nazlin emerges as a leader in local, national and international contexts, advancing reforms through activism. “Muslim women in postcolonial Kenya” reveals how her religious and moral beliefs shape reform movements that bridge ethnic divides and fosters alliances in service for creating a just, multicultural, multiethnic ad mulireligious democratic citizenship.
Examining the interplay of gender, agency and autonomy, Ouseina Alidou shows how Nazlin has effected change in the home, school, mosque, and more. She illuminates her determination to challenge the oppressive influences of male-dominated power structures. In looking at differences as opportunities rather than obstacles, Nazlin reflects a new sensibility among Muslim women, redefining the meaning of women’s citizenship within her own community and the Nation.
PROFILED AS A CASE STUDY ON AN ENTIRE CHAPTER BY THE UNIVERSITY OF WISONSIN, USA
Nazlin has once more made history and her hard work has been noted and unknown to her, been profiled as a case study on an entire chapter by the university of wisonsin, usa, in the book titled …
Nazlin has once more made history and her hard work has been noted and unknown to her, been profiled as a case study on an entire chapter by the university of wisonsin, usa, in the book titled, “muslim women in post colonial leadership in kenya- leadership, representation and social change” authored by professor ousseina d. Alidou. Chapter 5 on nazlin is titiled, muslim womenandthe use of new media – inscribing their voices in rights discourse” describes the roles of six muslim women from the judiciary, parliament, media and the public domain and is described by the author and reviews as follows,
Alidou introduces readers to extraordinary Kenyan Muslim women who deftly weave together secular, religious and activist perspectives to transform their communities. Their stories, and Alidous astute analysis, portray the challenge facing the twenty-first-century agents of change” Susan Hirsch, author of pronouncing and perservering Gender and the discourse of disputing in an African Islamic court.
Nazlin emerges as a leader in local, national and international contexts, advancing reforms through activism. “Muslim women in postcolonial Kenya” reveals how her religious and moral beliefs shape reform movements that bridge ethnic divides and fosters alliances in service for creating a just, multicultural, multiethnic ad mulireligious democratic citizenship.
Examining the interplay of gender, agency and autonomy, Ouseina Alidou shows how Nazlin has effected change in the home, school, mosque, and more. She illuminates her determination to challenge the oppressive influences of male-dominated power structures. In looking at differences as opportunities rather than obstacles, Nazlin reflects a new sensibility among Muslim women, redefining the meaning of women’s citizenship within her own community and the Nation.