Fashion, Gender and Muslim Identity
This session explores the intersections of fashion, gender, religion and identity among British Bangladeshi Muslim communities. We examine how dress and language become sites of cultural expression, negotiation and resistance, and how wider political forces, including the War on Terror, shape everyday practices of belonging and self-representation.
Speaker: Dr Fatima Rajina
Dr Fatima Rajina is a sociologist and social anthropologist whose research explores British Bangladeshi Muslim identities, migration and cultural practices. She is a Senior Legacy in Action Research Fellow at the Stephen Lawrence Research Centre, De Montfort University, and a founding member of Nijjor Manush. Her book, British Bangladeshi Muslims in the East End, examines how dress, language and global politics shape identity and belonging among British Bangladeshi Muslim men.
