by Manijeh Daneshpour, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota
While in the West the hijab has come to symbolize either forced silence or radical unconscionable militancy, I choose to wear it to represent myself as an example of modesty and as a sanctuary of female independence. This is based on my postmodern Muslim feminist praxis.
Religious participation produces better relationships. Using national data from the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing study, we show how the effects of regular church attendance on relationship satisfaction varies by sex and marital status.
As we look forward to fall, I hope you have our annual conference in your plans. This year’s program spotlights some of the most interesting research taking place in the area of family and religion.
POSTER TOPICS: Spirituality, Religion and Families; Health Issues; Aging, Gerontology, and Caregiving; Death and Dying; Domestic and Family Violence; Curriculum Building; Useful Family Resources
CBC Television's hit sitcom LITTLE MOSQUE ON THE PRAIRIE is the internationally-acclaimed comedy about Muslims and Christians attempting to live in harmony with each other in the small town of Mercy. And they are about to learn that it isn't as easy as they thought. It is an enjoyable weekly comedy looking at the trials and tribulations of interfaith communications and the amusing aspects of "living Islam" with other Muslims and non-Muslims within a family, through friendship or in a small Winnipeg community.
for a study on The Effects of Religious Variance in Working with Sexual Minorities
September 13, 2011
You are being invited to participate in this project entitled The Effects of Religious Variance in Working with Sexual Minorities (lesbians and gay males).
This session will examine the integration of the personal values of professionals (based in religious, gender, and ethnic identity) with professional practice (therapy, education, research, etc.), addressing issues from the perspectives of both professionals and their audiences.
