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@article{193203,
        author = {Hasna V P},
        title = {Between Faith and Resistance: Intersection of Gender and Religion in I Am Nujood, Age 10 And Divorced},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {},
        volume = {12},
        number = {no},
        pages = {1-8},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=193203},
        abstract = {Power and resistance are deeply intertwined forces shaping gendered experiences within patriarchal structures. When referring to Michel Foucault’s ideas, where there is power, there will inevitably be resistance, a concept that becomes especially complex when examined through the lens of gender and religion. In patriarchal societies where religious and cultural norms define and restrict women’s roles, resistance is often misread or overlooked. Yet, women navigate these limitations through subtle negotiations, quiet defiance, and courageous confrontations. I Am Nujood, Age 10 and Divorced is a powerful memoir that recounts the story of a young Yemeni girl who escapes a forced marriage and fights for her right to divorce at the age of ten. Her bold decision challenges deeply rooted societal norms and family expectations, giving insights of the complex intersections of gender, faith, and resistance in a rigidly patriarchal society. The intersection of gender and faith becomes a space of tension and possibility, where women challenge their prescribed roles not necessarily by rejecting religious frameworks, but by reinterpreting them.},
        keywords = {Muslim Women, Female Agency, Islamic Feminism, Gendered Violence.},
        month = {},
        }