Voice and Belonging

Chapter 5 focuses on the concept of belonging. To belong in a fundamental way for humans in general and culturally for those persons who might be on the “outside.” The stories in this chapter underline the experiences of being made to be an “outsider” even in a context where the female Muslim students are “members” of the community of scholars. This chapter demonstrates the range of experiences by the students. The need and quest for belonging is a constant among all students and a steep incline for those on the “outside.”