NDLI: Caught Between Two Worlds: Sexuality and Young Muslim Women in Melbourne, Australia

Content Provider	Springer Nature Link
Author	Meldrum, Rebecca Liamputtong, Pranee Wollersheim, Dennis
Copyright Year	2013
Abstract	Existing research suggests that culture has a significant influence on the sexuality of culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia. However, few studies have explored the influence of both religion and culture on sexuality of young Muslim women. This paper qualitatively examines the influence of Islam, Muslim culture and Australian culture on the sexuality of young Muslim women in Melbourne, Australia. This research employed an in-depth interview technique to gather data on the lived experiences of 11 young Muslim women. The findings revealed a marked influence of religion and culture on the sexuality of young Muslim women. Additionally, this study highlights the challenges that young Muslim women face in regards to balancing Muslim culture, Australian culture and Islamic religion. This study contributes to knowledge about the lived experiences of young Muslim women in Australia regarding meanings of sexuality and the difficulties they have in balancing the influences of religion and culture. This knowledge can be useful for the provision of sexual health care that reflects a culturally and religiously sensitive approach for young Muslim women in Australia and elsewhere.
Starting Page	166
Ending Page	179
Page Count	14
File Format	PDF
ISSN	10955143
Journal	Sexuality and Culture
Volume Number	18
Issue Number	1
e-ISSN	19364822
Language	English
Publisher	Springer US
Publisher Date	2013-05-07
Publisher Place	Boston
Access Restriction	One Nation One Subscription (ONOS)
Subject Keyword	Sexuality Sexual health Influence of religion and culture Young Muslim women Australia Social Sciences Interdisciplinary Studies Personality and Social Psychology Psychology Regional and Cultural Studies
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Gender Studies Cultural Studies

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1	Ministry of Education (GoI), Department of Higher Education	Sanctioning Authority	https://www.education.gov.in/ict-initiatives
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