"Religious Activities Such as Praying Together, Learning How to Read

question 29

Multiple Choice

"Religious activities such as praying together, learning how to read Qur'an, and singing religious songs allow these workers to feel empowered and to express their religious subjectivities. Many of the women that I encountered would wear their best clothes, colorful abayas and sparkly hijabs to attend their religious activities every Sunday. Rather than representing a system of oppression, religious piety allowed these women to express their individuality amidst the commodification process that attempts to flatten their identities into a homogenous group of laborers. In other words, by deeply engaging in _______ life over the weekend, these women build a counter-narrative against the _______ narrative that is dehumanizing them."

• A) religious; capitalist
• B) married; oppressive
• C) ethical; religious
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome or inappropriate sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature in the workplace or other professional or social situations.

Female Managers

Women who hold leadership positions within organizations, responsible for planning, decision-making, and overseeing employees.

Temporary Workers

Employees hired on a non-permanent basis, often to fill staffing needs during peak business periods or for specific projects.

Same-sex Activities

Interactions or relationships of a romantic or sexual nature between individuals of the same sex.