The International Women's Movement and the Politics of Participation for Muslim Women

Abstract

This article explores the potential for Muslim women's politi­cal engagement in the international women's movement. irrespective of the barriers that exist to deny and undermine the agency of Muslim women in the movement, this article calls for a more sustained involvement of Muslim women in global fem­inist thought and praxis. By articulating a faith-centered approach to social justice, Muslim women have important con­tributions to make in order to push forward a collective agenda against all forms of violence and oppressions affecting women, in both Muslim and non-Muslim societies. This article suggests that Muslim women implement a strategic-integrative approach to our involvement based on creating our own independent and integrated analyses and political frames, and engaging in soli­darity and alliance-building with women across our diversity and difference based on mutually defined goals ...