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Everyday Conversions: Islam, Domestic Work, and South Asian Migrant Women in Kuwait (Next Wave: New Directions in Women's Studie,New
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Why are domestic workers converting to Islam in the Arabian Peninsula and Persian Gulf region? In Everyday Conversions Attiya Ahmad presents us with an original analysis of this phenomenon. Using extensive fieldwork conducted among South Asian migrant women in Kuwait, Ahmad argues domestic workers Muslim belonging emerges from their work in Kuwaiti households as they develop Islamic piety in relationbut not oppositionto their existing religious practices, family ties, and ethnic and national belonging. Their conversion is less a clean break from their preexisting lives than it is a refashioning in response to their everyday experiences. In examining the connections between migration, labor, gender, and Islam, Ahmad complicates conventional understandings of the dynamics of religious conversion and the feminization of transnational labor migration while proposing the concept of everyday conversion as a way to think more broadly about emergent forms of subjectivity, affinity, and belonging.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Everyday Conversions' by Attiya Ahmad? A: The book examines why domestic workers in Kuwait are converting to Islam, exploring the complexities of their religious and cultural identities in relation to their work experiences.
- Q: How does the author conduct her research in the book? A: Attiya Ahmad uses extensive fieldwork with South Asian migrant women in Kuwait to gather insights into their experiences and the phenomenon of everyday conversion.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Everyday Conversions'? A: The book addresses themes of migration, labor, gender, and Islam, while also discussing the dynamics of religious conversion and the feminization of transnational labor migration.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, 'Everyday Conversions' is part of the 'Next Wave: New Directions in Women's Studies' series, making it suitable for academic study in gender studies, sociology, and religious studies.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Everyday Conversions'? A: The book was published on March 29, 2017.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format with a total of 288 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Everyday Conversions'? A: The author of the book is Attiya Ahmad.
- Q: Does the book provide a new perspective on religious conversion? A: Yes, it proposes the concept of 'everyday conversion' to broaden the understanding of subjectivity and belonging among domestic workers.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in women's studies, migration issues, and the interplay of religion and labor will find this book particularly insightful.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of the book's writing style? A: The writing style is analytical and research-based, presenting original findings and interpretations while remaining accessible to a broad audience.