Tansin Benn
Biographic Data
| ID | 5802080 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Tansin Benn |
| GIVEN NAMES | Tansin |
| FAMILY NAME | Benn |
| SIGNATURE | BENN T |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Birmingham |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 114 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1964 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| H-INDEX | 6 |
Experiences of Omani Women in Physical Education
Oman is an Islamic, Arabic country with complex overlays of religious and cultural expectations, for example regarding sex-segregation, dress codes and women’s physicality. Such factors impact on the body-centred subject of sport and physical education. A qualitative case study undertaken in 2008 was repeated in 2022 to offer insights into similarities and changes in the experiences of Omani, Muslim women students in physical education while at s…
A Collective Biography
The aim of the historical analyses of the contributions of three women principals of a teacher training institution in England was to increase understanding of women as agents of change. Located in different historical, social, political, and economic eras the three women were pioneers and leaders responsible for shaping the profession of teaching physical education in different ways. Themes that emerged from document analyses, using figurational…
A case study on the experiences of university-based Muslim women in physical activity during their studies at one UK higher education institution
The case study explores the experiences of Muslim women in the area of physical activity participation conducted whilst they were studying at one UK University. Previous research in the field indicated that Muslim women can be denied opportunities to participate in areas of sport-related physical activity through multiple factors such as socio-cultural, familial, religious or sporting structural constraints. Despite increased knowledge about the …
World Cup Football as a Catalyst for Change
In 2012, five Qatari women participated in a qualitative research study, which aimed to explore the negotiation of opportunity to be members of Qatar's first national women's football team. Qatar is a conservative Islamic country which is experiencing rapid modernisation. Part of this modernisation includes the increasing visibility of sport, for example the successful bid for the 2022 men's Football World Cup. In response to this bid, the first …
Embodied faith
The growing incidence of withdrawal of Muslim girls from physical education prompted this study into tensions between religious freedom and educational practices. It was located in a city in the West Midlands of England. Data on experiences, issues, concerns and solutions related to participation of Muslim girls in physical education were collected by a team of eight researchers including Islamic studies and physical education subject specialists…
Multiple voices
This study reports on data from a larger-scale research project in one city in the West Midlands, England. The study was commissioned by the local education authority because of the rising incidence of parental withdrawal of Muslim girls from physical education. The aim was to provide evidence-based guidance to schools on improving the inclusion of Muslim girls in physical education and school sport. In-depth interviews in eight case study school…
Young Muslim women's experiences of Islam and physical education in Greece and Britain
Previous research suggests that Muslim women can experience particular problems when taking physical education (PE) lessons, for example with dress codes, mixed-teaching and exercise during Ramadan; and they can face restrictions in extra-curricular activities for cultural and religious reasons. The area is under-researched and there is little evidence of comparative studies that explore similarities and differences in cross-national experiences,…
Incompatible? Compulsory mixed-sex Physical Education Initial Teacher Training (Peitt) and the inclusion of Muslim women
This article addresses the tensions between Islamic requirements and state provision in physical education initial teacher training (PEITT). Physical education has a firm place in teacher training in England because of its status as a National Curriculum foundation subject which guarantees entitlement for all children. The recruitment and retention of ethnic minority teachers have been a national concern for many years and yet remain an under-res…
British Society for the History of Science Report of Council for the year 1998
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. As you have access to this content, a full PDF is available via the ‘Save PDF’ action button
Muslim Women and Physical Education in Initial Teacher Training
Although under‐researched, there is some evidence to suggest that Muslim females can experience difficulties with traditional approaches to physical education. Based infigurational theory, this field study investigation enabled the author/researcher to examine the relational dynamics influencing institutional and physical education course developments as female Muslim students underwent a 4‐year primary Initial Teacher Training Degree course at ‘…
Fabianism and Colonialism
Multiple voices
This study reports on data from a larger-scale research project in one city in the West Midlands, England. The study was commissioned by the local education authority because of the rising incidence of parental withdrawal of Muslim girls from physical education. The aim was to provide evidence-based guidance to schools on improving the inclusion of Muslim girls in physical education and school sport. In-depth interviews in eight case study school…
Young Muslim women's experiences of Islam and physical education in Greece and Britain
Previous research suggests that Muslim women can experience particular problems when taking physical education (PE) lessons, for example with dress codes, mixed-teaching and exercise during Ramadan; and they can face restrictions in extra-curricular activities for cultural and religious reasons. The area is under-researched and there is little evidence of comparative studies that explore similarities and differences in cross-national experiences,…
Incompatible? Compulsory mixed-sex Physical Education Initial Teacher Training (Peitt) and the inclusion of Muslim women
This article addresses the tensions between Islamic requirements and state provision in physical education initial teacher training (PEITT). Physical education has a firm place in teacher training in England because of its status as a National Curriculum foundation subject which guarantees entitlement for all children. The recruitment and retention of ethnic minority teachers have been a national concern for many years and yet remain an under-res…
Muslim Women and Physical Education in Initial Teacher Training
Although under‐researched, there is some evidence to suggest that Muslim females can experience difficulties with traditional approaches to physical education. Based infigurational theory, this field study investigation enabled the author/researcher to examine the relational dynamics influencing institutional and physical education course developments as female Muslim students underwent a 4‐year primary Initial Teacher Training Degree course at ‘…
Embodied faith
The growing incidence of withdrawal of Muslim girls from physical education prompted this study into tensions between religious freedom and educational practices. It was located in a city in the West Midlands of England. Data on experiences, issues, concerns and solutions related to participation of Muslim girls in physical education were collected by a team of eight researchers including Islamic studies and physical education subject specialists…
A case study on the experiences of university-based Muslim women in physical activity during their studies at one UK higher education institution
The case study explores the experiences of Muslim women in the area of physical activity participation conducted whilst they were studying at one UK University. Previous research in the field indicated that Muslim women can be denied opportunities to participate in areas of sport-related physical activity through multiple factors such as socio-cultural, familial, religious or sporting structural constraints. Despite increased knowledge about the …
World Cup Football as a Catalyst for Change
In 2012, five Qatari women participated in a qualitative research study, which aimed to explore the negotiation of opportunity to be members of Qatar's first national women's football team. Qatar is a conservative Islamic country which is experiencing rapid modernisation. Part of this modernisation includes the increasing visibility of sport, for example the successful bid for the 2022 men's Football World Cup. In response to this bid, the first …
A Collective Biography
The aim of the historical analyses of the contributions of three women principals of a teacher training institution in England was to increase understanding of women as agents of change. Located in different historical, social, political, and economic eras the three women were pioneers and leaders responsible for shaping the profession of teaching physical education in different ways. Themes that emerged from document analyses, using figurational…
Fabianism and Colonialism
Muslim Women and Physical Education in Initial Teacher Training
Although under‐researched, there is some evidence to suggest that Muslim females can experience difficulties with traditional approaches to physical education. Based infigurational theory, this field study investigation enabled the author/researcher to examine the relational dynamics influencing institutional and physical education course developments as female Muslim students underwent a 4‐year primary Initial Teacher Training Degree course at ‘…
British Society for the History of Science Report of Council for the year 1998
An abstract is not available for this content so a preview has been provided. As you have access to this content, a full PDF is available via the ‘Save PDF’ action button
Young Muslim women's experiences of Islam and physical education in Greece and Britain
Previous research suggests that Muslim women can experience particular problems when taking physical education (PE) lessons, for example with dress codes, mixed-teaching and exercise during Ramadan; and they can face restrictions in extra-curricular activities for cultural and religious reasons. The area is under-researched and there is little evidence of comparative studies that explore similarities and differences in cross-national experiences,…
Incompatible? Compulsory mixed-sex Physical Education Initial Teacher Training (Peitt) and the inclusion of Muslim women
This article addresses the tensions between Islamic requirements and state provision in physical education initial teacher training (PEITT). Physical education has a firm place in teacher training in England because of its status as a National Curriculum foundation subject which guarantees entitlement for all children. The recruitment and retention of ethnic minority teachers have been a national concern for many years and yet remain an under-res…
Embodied faith
The growing incidence of withdrawal of Muslim girls from physical education prompted this study into tensions between religious freedom and educational practices. It was located in a city in the West Midlands of England. Data on experiences, issues, concerns and solutions related to participation of Muslim girls in physical education were collected by a team of eight researchers including Islamic studies and physical education subject specialists…
Multiple voices
This study reports on data from a larger-scale research project in one city in the West Midlands, England. The study was commissioned by the local education authority because of the rising incidence of parental withdrawal of Muslim girls from physical education. The aim was to provide evidence-based guidance to schools on improving the inclusion of Muslim girls in physical education and school sport. In-depth interviews in eight case study school…
A case study on the experiences of university-based Muslim women in physical activity during their studies at one UK higher education institution
The case study explores the experiences of Muslim women in the area of physical activity participation conducted whilst they were studying at one UK University. Previous research in the field indicated that Muslim women can be denied opportunities to participate in areas of sport-related physical activity through multiple factors such as socio-cultural, familial, religious or sporting structural constraints. Despite increased knowledge about the …
World Cup Football as a Catalyst for Change
In 2012, five Qatari women participated in a qualitative research study, which aimed to explore the negotiation of opportunity to be members of Qatar's first national women's football team. Qatar is a conservative Islamic country which is experiencing rapid modernisation. Part of this modernisation includes the increasing visibility of sport, for example the successful bid for the 2022 men's Football World Cup. In response to this bid, the first …
A Collective Biography
The aim of the historical analyses of the contributions of three women principals of a teacher training institution in England was to increase understanding of women as agents of change. Located in different historical, social, political, and economic eras the three women were pioneers and leaders responsible for shaping the profession of teaching physical education in different ways. Themes that emerged from document analyses, using figurational…
Experiences of Omani Women in Physical Education
Oman is an Islamic, Arabic country with complex overlays of religious and cultural expectations, for example regarding sex-segregation, dress codes and women’s physicality. Such factors impact on the body-centred subject of sport and physical education. A qualitative case study undertaken in 2008 was repeated in 2022 to offer insights into similarities and changes in the experiences of Omani, Muslim women students in physical education while at s…
Sociology (9 works) · Physical Education and Pedagogy (7 works) · Sports, Gender, and Society (7 works) · Gender Studies (6 works) · Gender Studies (6 works) · Pedagogy (6 works) · Physical education (6 works) · Islam (5 works) · Political science (5 works) · Psychology (5 works)