عنوان

An exploration of Arab Muslim women's perspectives: A case study of experiences in higher education and communities in the post-9/11 era

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TL48144

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انگلیسی

Title Proper

An exploration of Arab Muslim women's perspectives: A case study of experiences in higher education and communities in the post-9/11 era

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[Thesis]

First Statement of Responsibility

Merjjena B. Hemp

Subsequent Statement of Responsibility

Rutledge, David

Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.

New Mexico State University

Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.

2014

Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item

305

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Place of publication: United States, Ann Arbor; ISBN=978-1-321-61292-9

Dissertation or thesis details and type of degree

Ph.D.

Body granting the degree

New Mexico State University

Text preceding or following the note

2014

Text of Note

interpretation of participant experiences, which involved the process of exploring principles of crystallization while immersed in the data, ongoing dialogue with participants, and the use of NVivo 10, a qualitative analysis software tool to organize and code the interviews. This study suggests that the lack of knowledge about Arab and Muslims due to limited interaction causes uncertainty, anxiety and hostility. This study also suggests that one of the main reasons for the negative perceptions, stereotypes, bias and discrimination toward Arab Muslim women is because the larger American community is not well-informed about the vast differences in their cultural and religious traditions. The predominantly biased, inaccurate, and incomplete reporting by Western media make these negative perceptions and behaviors more pervasive in the post-9/11 era. The participants perceived that that opportunities found through communication, such as the media providing access to share their stories of suffering and injustice, as well as hopes and dreams, can enhance understanding about Arab Muslim women and change negative perceptions in the larger American community In addition, reading and utilizing the advances in technology like the Internet, blogs and social media to become more informed about culture and religion are important in increasing knowledge that can reduce harmful attitudes and behavior Finally, the participants perceived that communication plays an important role in dealing with the challenges they face as Arab Muslim women, and in forming positive relationships in different school settings and communities in the U.S. post-9/11 era.

Communication; Education; International Relations

Subject Term

Social sciences;Communication and the arts;Education;Arab Muslim;Arab Muslim Women;Complicated Conversation;Neo-Pragmatism;Post 9/11;Post 9/11 Conversations

Quran, Mohammad M.

Rutledge, David

New Mexico State University

Call Number

1660988404; 3582311

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[Thesis]

276903

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