Description
Book SynopsisHow do U.S. American Muslim mothers describe and discuss their identities as mothers, wives, and Muslims? How do they conceptualize their relationships with their children, husbands, and other family members? Often, discussions of motherhood within the mainstream Muslim community do not center on actual mothers' perspectives. This study, undertaken by a Muslim woman researcher, foregrounds the lived experiences of Muslim mothers to explore their communicative experiences of identity.
The findings of this study are based on interviews with nine U.S.-based Muslim women who shared detailed thoughts about what Islamic scripture says about motherhood, the role of culture, the rights and obligations of different family members, and details about their day-to-day lives. Hecht's Communication Theory of Identity (CTI) framework a flexible and useful method for understanding the relationship between ideology, identity, and personal agency is used to identify core themes. Further, this
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments – Introduction – On Motherhood, Mothering, and Islam – Me, Mothers, and This Study – Scripture vs Culture – Mothers’ Obligations and Fathers’ Roles – Sacrifice and Failure – Final Reflection – Bibliography – Index.
