Islamic Basis for Supporting Sexual Violence Survivors
In light of the Kavanaugh confirmation, there have been many patriarchal narratives that have surfaced from within the Muslim community the either treat sexual violence as existing only in non-Muslim spaces or which diminish the experiences of Muslim survivors of sexual violence. To address the #metoo movement in a Muslim context, this statement addresses the imperative for our community to address this violence from within and to correct much of the problematic theological basis that underpins the patriarchal responses to survivors.
Resource Type: Research Papers + Infographics
Filed Under: Supporting Survivors