Beyond victimhood or empowerment, Salafi women shape their own lives

Arndt Emmerich

Beyond victimhood or empowerment, Salafi women shape their own lives

Arndt Emmerich

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Popular narratives often trap Salafi women in a simplistic choice between oppression and empowerment. But, as Arndt Emmerich writes, these women actively negotiate faith, tradition, and modern life on their own terms, offering crucial, often overlooked, insights into gender, religion, and agency.

Original language	English
Publisher	London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Media of output	Online
Publication status	Published - 8 Oct 2025

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Beyond victimhood or empowerment, Salafi women shape their own lives

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