Gender norms in Muslim contexts are often associated with polygyny, repudiation and child marriage. In fact, since the negative stereotyping of Islam and Muslims intensified following 9/11, gender has consistently played a crucial role in the narratives about Islam and Muslims, with discourses of ‘repressed women’, ‘violent men’, and ‘generalised homophobia’ (Bracke & Hernandez Aguilar…

Gender norms in Muslim contexts are often associated with polygyny, repudiation and child marriage. In fact, since the negative stereotyping of Islam and Muslims intensified following 9/11, gender has consistently played a crucial role in the narratives about Islam and Muslims, with discourses of ‘repressed women’, ‘violent men’, and ‘generalised homophobia’ (Bracke & Hernandez Aguilar…

“This year’s Midyear Meeting, hosted by NOSTER, was an informative event with a fruitful turnout. As an RMA student, I found that the topic “Getting your Research Published” addressed a priority of mine at a helpful time in my career. It was clear that this sentiment was shared by many, as numerous peers arrived at…

Place: Utrecht Date: October 9-10, 2025 This session, chaired by Prof. Dr. Thijl Sunier, is part of the NWO-funded program on Religion and Climate Change in the Netherlands and hosted by Tilburg University. It aims to explore the intersection of Islamic authority, digital spaces, and environmental advocacy, focusing on how Muslim organizations, religious leaders, and individuals…