Rehenuma Asmi
Biographic Data
| ID | 122691 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Rehenuma Asmi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Rehenuma |
| FAMILY NAME | Asmi |
| SIGNATURE | ASMI R |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 4 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2016 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Exploring the Intersection of Tradition and Modernity: Perception of Ideas and Ideology in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's Novels
This article conducts a meticulous exploration of Indian cultural heritage and societal norms through an in-depth analysis of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's diverse literary works. The research scrutinizes the intricate details of Indian traditions, shedding light on the multifaceted tapestry of cultural nuances and societal expectations depicted in Divakaruni's narratives. Key thematic areas include identity, familial dynamics, gender roles, and t…
Everyday Conversions: Islam, Domestic Work, and South Asian Migrant Women in Kuwait
There is a tendency in academic literature to compare and contrast reli- gions to try to understand the motivations of the convert. What are the costs and benefits of conversion? What is gained and what is lost? Thinking in these utilitarian terms can lead to a focus on causality and materiality, rather than the metaphysical and ephemeral aspects of religious thought and practice. Furthermore, religious conversion to Islam is often mired in the s…
Crossing the Gulf: Love and Family in Migrant Lives by Pardis Mahdavi
Reviewed by: Crossing the Gulf: Love and Family in Migrant Lives by Pardis Mahdavi Rehenuma Asmi Pardis Mahdavi, Crossing the Gulf: Love and Family in Migrant Lives. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2016. 208 pp. While conducting ethnographic fieldwork in Qatar, I engaged in many conversations with migrants working in service sectors of the country. One exchange stands out in my memory. While attending a majlis gathering of women in an upper-…
Finding a Place to Sit: How Qatari Women Combine Cultural and Kinship Capital in the Home Majlis
As Qatari women attend and graduate from institutions of higher education and many enter the work force, their mobility and visibility increasingly juxtaposes their roles in the family and tribe with their new roles as partners in the creation of a nation. I utilise ethnographic data from fieldwork in two Qatari home majâles (sitting rooms) to understand how Qatari women negotiate their new roles in society. Qatari women have increasing forms of …
Everyday Conversions: Islam, Domestic Work, and South Asian Migrant Women in Kuwait
There is a tendency in academic literature to compare and contrast reli- gions to try to understand the motivations of the convert. What are the costs and benefits of conversion? What is gained and what is lost? Thinking in these utilitarian terms can lead to a focus on causality and materiality, rather than the metaphysical and ephemeral aspects of religious thought and practice. Furthermore, religious conversion to Islam is often mired in the s…
Finding a Place to Sit: How Qatari Women Combine Cultural and Kinship Capital in the Home Majlis
As Qatari women attend and graduate from institutions of higher education and many enter the work force, their mobility and visibility increasingly juxtaposes their roles in the family and tribe with their new roles as partners in the creation of a nation. I utilise ethnographic data from fieldwork in two Qatari home majâles (sitting rooms) to understand how Qatari women negotiate their new roles in society. Qatari women have increasing forms of …
Crossing the Gulf: Love and Family in Migrant Lives by Pardis Mahdavi
Reviewed by: Crossing the Gulf: Love and Family in Migrant Lives by Pardis Mahdavi Rehenuma Asmi Pardis Mahdavi, Crossing the Gulf: Love and Family in Migrant Lives. Stanford: Stanford University Press, 2016. 208 pp. While conducting ethnographic fieldwork in Qatar, I engaged in many conversations with migrants working in service sectors of the country. One exchange stands out in my memory. While attending a majlis gathering of women in an upper-…
Everyday Conversions: Islam, Domestic Work, and South Asian Migrant Women in Kuwait
There is a tendency in academic literature to compare and contrast reli- gions to try to understand the motivations of the convert. What are the costs and benefits of conversion? What is gained and what is lost? Thinking in these utilitarian terms can lead to a focus on causality and materiality, rather than the metaphysical and ephemeral aspects of religious thought and practice. Furthermore, religious conversion to Islam is often mired in the s…
Exploring the Intersection of Tradition and Modernity: Perception of Ideas and Ideology in Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's Novels
This article conducts a meticulous exploration of Indian cultural heritage and societal norms through an in-depth analysis of Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's diverse literary works. The research scrutinizes the intricate details of Indian traditions, shedding light on the multifaceted tapestry of cultural nuances and societal expectations depicted in Divakaruni's narratives. Key thematic areas include identity, familial dynamics, gender roles, and t…
Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Ethnography (2 works) · Gender Studies (2 works) · Geography (2 works) · Islamic Studies and History (2 works) · Law (2 works) · Politics (2 works) · Socioeconomic Development in MENA (2 works) · Aesthetics (1 works)