Pakistani Muslim Immigrant Women in Australia: Self and Izzat (Honour)

Samina Yasmeen; Flavia Zimmermann; Renae Barker

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Self and Izzat (Honour)

In: Muslims in Contemporary Australia

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Samina Yasmeen

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Pages:: 190–210

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004737372_010

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With a view to filling the gap in the literature on the nature and extent of similar transmission of cultural notions of izzat (honour) in Australia, this chapter explores the notions and experiences of Muslim Pakistani women in the Perth metropolitan area. The chapter explores the prevalence of the concept of honour (izzat) among South Asian societies with a focus on Pakistani culture(s). It briefly discusses the history of immigration from Pakistan to Australia, and the changing demographic features of these immigrants with a focus on Western Australia. Then the chapter explores notions of honour among Pakistani women in Western Australia with reference to data gathered through qualitative interviews with 15 Muslim women of Pakistani origin. It argues that the notions of honour reflect both a continuity and change in the way these women relate to the concept of honour. This is manifested in their ideas and lived experiences, thus adding a dimension of both travelling identities and agentic activism on their part.

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Muslims in Contemporary Australia

Series: Muslim Minorities, Volume: 47

E-Book ISBN:: 9789004737372

Publisher:: Brill

Print Publication Date:: 20 Oct 2025

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- Middle East and Islamic Studies

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