Navigating Identity and Solidarity in Violence and Exclusion: The case of Shi’ite women in Brussels
Keywords:
Shi’ism, women, sectarianism, solidarity, violenceAbstract
Sectarianism and sectarian violence exist despite the fact that Belgian Muslims are typically seen as a group with a rather unified Belgian Muslim identity. Shi'ites in Belgium are a minority community among Muslims, making them more vulnerable to marginalization and violent attacks. This study examines how Belgian Shi'ite women deal with ideas of identity and solidarity in the face of sectarianism, sectarian violence, and social exclusion using ethnographic data from two interviews. It looks at the (re-)construction and expression of Shi'ite identities as a minority subject to ongoing threats of violence, bullying, and discrimination.
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