Identifier
etd-03092015-132959
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Department
Social Work
Document Type
Dissertation
Abstract
Since September 11, 2001, Islam has been the center of many debates, discussions, parodies, and publications. Many Muslims feel that their religion has been portrayed unfairly in Western media. The topics that seem to generate the most criticism relate to gender roles and the treatment of women, both inside the home and in society. The purpose of this project is to employ a qualitative, in-depth interview approach to examine the perceived role of Islam on marital and familial relationships from insiders’ perspectives and to present participants’ reflections on sensitive issues, including gender roles, women’s rights, the concept of Hijab, religious practices, and marital unity.
Date
2015
Document Availability at the Time of Submission
Release the entire work immediately for access worldwide.
Recommended Citation
Alghafli, Zahra Aqeel, "Familial Relationships Among Muslim Couples and Parents in the United States: A Qualitative Study" (2015). LSU Doctoral Dissertations. 3621.
https://repository.lsu.edu/gradschool_dissertations/3621
Committee Chair
Marks, Loren
DOI
10.31390/gradschool_dissertations.3621