Muslim women in higher education institutions in Britain

在英国高等教育中，穆斯林女性的代表性不足。越来越多的文化障碍和宗教限制使穆斯林妇女的选择有限。选择问题存在于不平等的生产和再生产范围内（Ahmad, 2007）。该项目旨在以一种结构化的方式了解英国高等教育机构中穆斯林女性比例较低背后的原因。这项研究将使用不同的框架来理解，如果采取不同的做法，可以帮助动员穆斯林女性在英国高等教育中追求职业生涯。1-穆斯林女性在英国高等教育中的经历是什么？这些经历与非穆斯林女性有何不同？2-不同地域背景的穆斯林女性在接受高等教育的经历上有什么不同吗？3-穆斯林女性在英国接受高等教育时遇到了哪些障碍？这些障碍如何影响她们的生活？英国高等教育对穆斯林女性的需求是什么？什么改变，如果实施，可以改善他们的高等教育经验，并最终在英国高等教育机构的穆斯林女性代表性？这项研究将强调一些问题，即某些穆斯林学生，特别是戴着头巾的穆斯林妇女，如何感到孤立和退出校园文化，以及他们如何遇到一些歧视性观点。本文将研究英国穆斯林女性在高等教育中所面临的一些历史事件及其后果，以审视未来的形势。这个项目将是一个混合方法的设计，包括对英国穆斯林女性的调查。将进行广泛的文献综述，以了解关于这一问题的已有知识。将编制和测试一份试点问题单，然后作为最后调查问题单的参考。它将包括问题类型的组合，以便对受影响的穆斯林个人的生活经历进行定量和定性评估。还将包括手写文本/评论选项，以捕捉丰富的个人经验、看法和想法，以供将来改进。半结构化访谈将是电话和/或面对面访谈的混合（受社交距离限制）。一些常见的采访问题将事先商定，但将有机会允许进一步的问题捕捉穆斯林妇女的真实生活故事和经历。还将探讨记录这些访谈（征得适当同意）的可能性。数据分析将使用SPSS以及与主管协商同意的其他统计程序进行。该项目的新认识预计将对英国的穆斯林女性社区产生重大影响，因为它将成为高等教育机构、非政府组织、社区组织和政府制定适当行动计划解决这种不平等问题的建议基础。只有通过发展多样化的高等教育队伍，学术机构才能蓬勃发展，为未来的挑战做好准备，能够满足所有社区和性别群体的需求。

There is an under-representation of Muslim women in higher education in the UK. Growing cultural barriers and religious restrictions are leaving Muslim women with limited choices. The issue of choice lies within the scope of production and reproduction of inequalities (Ahmad, 2007).This project aims to understand, in a structured way, the reasons behind poorer representation of Muslim females in higher educational institutions in Britain. This study will use various frameworks to understand that what, if done differently, can help mobilise Muslim females to pursue careers in higher education in Britain.1- What are Muslim women's experiences in higher education in Britain and how do these differ from non- Muslim women?2- Are there any differences in experience in higher education between Muslim women from various geographic backgrounds?3- What are the perceived barriers amongst Muslim females in the pursuit of higher education in Britain and how those barriers affect their lives?4- What are the needs of Muslim women in higher education in Britain?5- What changes, if implemented, can improve their experience of higher education and, ultimately representation of Muslim females in higher educational institutions in Britain?This research will underline the issues of how certain Muslim students, particularly hijab-wearing Muslim women, could feel isolated and withdrawn from the campus culture, as well as how they encountered some discriminating views. Some past events will be studied that Muslim women faced in higher education within Britain and its consequences to examine the situation for a better future. This project will be a mixed-methods design comprised of a survey of Muslim females in Britain. Extensive literature review would be carried out to understand pre-existing knowledge on this issue. A pilot questionnaire will be developed and tested which would then inform final survey questionnaire. It would include a combination of question types to establish quantitative as well qualitative assessment of lived experiences of affected Muslim individuals. Option for free-hand text/comments would also be included to capture richness of personal experiences, perceptions, and thoughts for future improvements. The semi-structured interviews will be a mixture of telephone and/or face to face (subject to social distancing restrictions). Some common interview questions would be agreed in advance however there would be an opportunity to allow further questions to capture real life stories and experiences of Muslim women. A possibility of recording these interviews (with appropriate consent) will also be explored.Data analysis will be carried out using SPSS as well as other statistical programmes agreed in consultation with supervisor.This project's new understanding is anticipated to make a major impact among Muslim female communities in Britain as it will form the basis of recommendations for higher educational institutions, NGOs, community organisations, and government to formulate appropriate action plans to address this inequality. It is only through the development of a diverse higher educational workforce that academic institutions can thrive and prepare themselves for the challenges of future to be able to cater to the needs of all communities and gender groups.