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| Whenever I tell people that I speak to Muslim audiences about domestic violence, I get the same reaction: "Wow, you must have your work cut out for you." Why do I get this response? Why do people think Islam is violent? Why do people think Muslims are misogynists? |
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| The answers elude me. Are there violent Muslims? Yes. Are there misogynistic Muslims? Yes. Are there violent Christians, Jews and atheists? Yes. Are there misogynistic Christians, Jews and atheists? Yes. So why aren't those groups as misunderstood and vilified as Islam? Is the answer as simple as racism and prejudice? I hope not. |
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We, as Americans, have a very deep misunderstanding of Islam. How do I as a Muslim-American female attorney rectify the problem? First, I don't hide who I am. I try to let people know that I am not the "exception to Islam" - I didn't somehow end up being a decent person despite my religion. All the good things that I am are because of Islam. Second, I try to inform others about Islam (this includes Muslims). Third, I don't let the constant prejudice deter me.
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When I speak about domestic violence, I explain to my audience that violence against women is not the monopoly of any single group. Studies indicate that domestic violence affects all segments of society irrespective of race, religion or socioeconomic status.
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| With this premise in mind, how is the issue of domestic violence different for Muslims? |
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