Muslim Mothers and theirChildren's SchoolingSuma Din

Pub Date: 31st January 2017ISBN: 978 1 85856 795 2Extent: 152 pagesPrice: £24.99Format: PaperbackTrim Size: 234 x 156mmImprint: Trentham BooksRights: WorldSubject: Schools and Schooling

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Endorsements:'In the wake of the hysteria of school jihadi brides and terrorist sons this timely and well researched book "liftsthe veil" on the mythology of "bad Muslim mothers" with powerful stories of love and educational commitmentagainst the odds.' – Heidi Safia Mirza, Professor of Race, Faith and Culture, Goldsmiths, University ofLondon

Author Information:Suma Din is a writer, researcher and educator who has worked with parents in the Adult Learning sector. She hasover two decades' experience in the voluntary sector, supporting women and children's projects and interfaithwork.

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This book brings the voices of Muslim mothers into the discourse on parent–school relations. What they say isessential reading for teachers, student teachers, sociology of education students, policymakers and thoseworking with families.

Suma Din's study gives voice to over 50 women from a wide range of African, Arab and Asian backgrounds, allsocial classes, some of them immigrants but many of them born in the UK. They speak about the hijab, choice ofschools, religious festivals, the curriculum, the Prevent strategy, sex and relationship education and much else.

The book sheds light on their identities, experiences and challenges as they support their children through stateschools in Britain.

Audience: Professional and scholarly

Table of Contents:CONTENTS: 1. In sight and in mind: Finding the mother; 2. Who and how?; 3. Hide and seek: The re-searched andthe searcher; 4. Identities, education and school choice; 5. Home–school relationships: From playground pariahsto inclusion governor; 6. Who’s watching who? Parents’ evening, SRE and security; 7. Narrative bridges

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