0661 - Gendered Islamophobia in Healthcare Systems: A Critical Muslim Approach to Intervention
Course Description
Hours: 12
Muslim women in Canada experience health disparities directly attributable to Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism. The documented presence of Islamophobia within healthcare systems results in barriers to service and disparities in treatment, sometimes with devastating consequences. Furthermore, experiences of discrimination can have significant impacts on one’s mental health and well-being.
While there is no singular experience of Muslimness or womanhood, this workshop examines the realities of gendered Islamophobia – how Muslim women are perceived through a specific lens that paints them as voiceless, oppressed and in need of saving. The intersection of gender, race and religion result in Muslim women encountering the ‘triple penalty’ of gendered Islamophobia, racism and sexism.
This Professional Development course adopts an intersectional lens as informed by Black Feminist theory, and MusCrit – a branch of critical race theory – to explore gendered Islamophobia, its foundations and impacts. Through practical components, such as role plays and case studies, which centre varying lived experiences of Muslim women, participants will be encouraged to critically engage with their professional roles and responsibilities and think deeply about how they might meaningfully embrace anti-oppressive practice.
Notes
Time Zone: All listed class times are held in ET (Ontario, Canada)
For more information contact the Faculty of Social Work Professional Development office:
Email: fswprofessionaldevelopment@wlu.ca
Phone: 548-889-5128
Cancellations and Transfers
Be sure to carefully review our cancellation and transfer information before registering.
Website: wlu.ca/fswpd
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Women's Mental Health Certificate : Women's Mental Health