Counter-narratives of Muslim American Women: Creating Space for MusCrit

Noor Ali, EdD (2018), is an Assistant Professor at Northeastern University, a K-8 veteran educator and school leader. She has coined a subset in Critical Race Theory(CRT) called MusCrit. Dr. Ali has extensively published and presented on topics related to CRT, MusCrit, Experiential Learning, Leadership, and Social Justice in Education.

"Throughout the text, Ali challenges readers to examine their own biases regarding inclusion and offers insights to shatter stereotypes or preconceived notions about individual differences. This timely study will be an insightful resource for educators, families, and communities." M. Wong-Lo, Biola University, in CHOICE connect Vol. 60 | Issue 6 (2023), np.

• AcknowledgmentsIntroduction1 Critical Race Theory and Racialization2 Tenets & Application of Critical Race Theory3 Offf-shoots of Critical Race Theory4 Racialization of Religious Identity5 From CRT to MusCrit6 Tenets of MusCrit7 From Theoretical Framework to Methodology8 The Use of Narrative Research9 The Stories Ahead1 Rahmah’s Story1 Framing Identity2 Finding Friends in Diverse Spaces3 Experience of Demonization2 Deena’s Story1 Navigating Identity2 Treading Carefully3 Hafsa’s Story1 Informal & Formal Educational Experiences2 Difffijiculty in Transition to High School3 The Strengthening Role of the Community4 The Role of Parents and Acculturation5 Defijining American and Intersectionality6 Connection to Curriculum7 Interactions with Teachers and Microaggressions4 Rania’s Story1 Hijab & Identity2 Influences on Identity3 Uncomfortable Interactions5 Mehar’s Story1 Relationship with Her Hijab2 Sense of Community3 Questions of Identity4 Early Experiences in America5 Uncomfortable Interactions6 Amber’s Story1 Defijining Self, Race, and Ethnicity2 Finding Strength in Diversity3 Parents and Acculturation4 Values7 Selma’s Story1 School2 Transitioning to College3 Choosing to Wear the Hijab8 Rida’s Story1 The Role of School2 Defijining Self, Race, and Popular Culture3 Anxiety about Transitioning to College4 Impact of Religious Values5 The Strengthening Role of Family9 Layla’s Story1 Navigating Identity2 Educational Journeys3 Classroom Conversations4 Relationship with Hijab5 Religion as Lifestyle10 Samreen’s Story1 Being Impacted: School and Family2 Being American3 Uncomfortable Conversations11 Yasmine’s Story1 Acculturation2 Values3 Curriculum4 Experience of Demonization12 Ayesha’s Story1 Influence of School2 Values Shaped in the Home3 College Experience4 Defending the Faith13 Fatima’s Story1 Culture & Identity2 Identity & Educational Experience3 Diminishing Experiences14 Sana’s Story1 Critical Conversations & Representing Islam2 Extra-curriculars and Identity3 Being Enough15 Farah’s Story1 Impact of Culture and Faith2 Learning from School3 Discussing 9/114 Contemplating IdentityMusCrit in ActionConclusionReferencesIndex