Muslim women in higher education institutions in Britain

在英国，穆斯林女性在高等教育中的比例偏低。越来越多的文化障碍和宗教限制让穆斯林女性的选择变得有限。选择的问题在于不平等的产生和再现的范围(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代表性较差的原因。这项研究将使用不同的框架来理解，如果采取不同的做法，什么可以帮助动员穆斯林女性在英国追求高等教育事业1-穆斯林女性在英国接受高等教育的经历是什么，这些经历与非穆斯林女性有什么不同？2-不同地理背景的穆斯林女性在接受高等教育方面有什么不同？3-穆斯林女性在追求英国高等教育方面有什么障碍，这些障碍对她们的生活有什么影响？4-英国穆斯林女性在高等教育中的需求是什么？5-如果实施，什么变化可以改善她们的高等教育体验，最终，穆斯林女性在英国高等教育机构中的代表性如何？这项研究将强调这样的问题：某些穆斯林学生，特别是戴头巾的穆斯林女性，会如何感到孤立和远离校园文化，以及他们如何遇到一些歧视性的观点。将研究穆斯林女性在英国接受高等教育所面临的一些过去事件及其后果，以检查更好的未来情况。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。将进行广泛的文献审查，以了解关于这一问题的先前知识。将编制和测试一份试验性问卷，然后将形成最终调查问卷。它将包括问题类型的组合，以建立对受影响的穆斯林个人的生活经历的定量和定性评估。还将包括手写文本/评论选项，以获取丰富的个人经验、看法和对未来改进的想法。半结构化面试将是电话和/或面对面的混合(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来记录穆斯林妇女的真实生活故事和经历。还将探索记录这些采访的可能性(在征得适当同意的情况下)。数据分析将使用SPSS以及与主管协商达成的其他统计程序。该项目的新理解预计将在英国穆斯林女性社区中产生重大影响，因为它将成为建议高等教育机构、非政府组织、社区组织和政府制定适当行动计划的基础，以解决这种不平等问题。只有通过发展多样化的高等教育工作队伍，学术机构才能蓬勃发展，为未来的挑战做好准备，才能满足所有社区和性别群体的需要。

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underline the issues of how certain Muslim students, particularly hijab-wearing Muslim women, could feel isolated and withdrawn from the campus culture, as well as how they encountered some discriminating views.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.