Assumption Quote by Asra Nomani
“It's true that in a lot of western feminist movements, you see women working singularly from men. Suffragettes and the women's rights movement in the 60s here, but when I think of the Islamic feminist movement, I think of a lot of men who are very much standing with the women. It really feels like in equal numbers. Women are catching up in the field because we were not given access to knowledge and encouraged into these studies and so these men are helping us and empowering us. They are men of conscience who are fed up with this assumption that they're entitled.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on Islamic Feminism, 2020
The quote highlights that many men in Islamic feminist circles actively support women’s empowerment, contrasting with some Western movements where men are less involved.
In simple terms: Men support women in Islamic feminism.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and value male allies.
Themes
gender equality
solidarity
empowerment
Islamic feminism
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
inspirational
analytical
When to use this quote
- university programs
- policy advocacy
- community workshops
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
male allyship
social change
education access
Questions to Reflect On
- How can male allies be encouraged further?
- What barriers do women still face despite support?
A Different Perspective
Male support may be limited by cultural resistance.
