Shababz!: A Graphic Journey Through Islamic Feminism - Paperback

by Lana Sirri (Author)

Join the four protagonists on an exciting journey as they dive into the most current discussions about Islam and feminism, typically reserved for academia and specialized feminists. Zahra proudly wears the hijab and challenges the widespread assumption that Islam and feminism are mutually exclusive. Hamza, on the other hand, faces various toxic stereotypes about masculinity and the roles he is expected to perform. Mariama, as a Black Muslim woman, grapples with how her world is shaped by colonialism and discrimination. And Amari finds their own path through the seemingly rigid categories of sexuality and gender. This interactive graphic novel invites readers to engage with important conversations on Islam, gender and sexuality, and shows how young people can make a difference in society.

Author Biography

Dr. Lana Sirri is a Research Fellow at the Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research, Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, University of Amsterdam. She is the author of Islamic Feminism: Discourses on Gender and Sexuality in Contemporary Islam, published in 2020 in the Routledge series Critical Studies in Religion, Gender, and Sexuality. Her current research, funded by the Dutch Research Council (NWO) for 2022-2026, is titled Muslim Women on the Front Lines of Social and Political Change: A Case Study of the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries.