Mobilization of the Law in Gulf States (GulfFeminisms)

• To trace the genealogies of feminist movements in the Gulf since the 1970s, examining their origins, trajectories, and impact.
• To analyze how women strategically mobilize Sharia and legal frameworks to advocate for their rights, reshape practices, and expand their agency within conservative societies.
• To provide a comparative, multidisciplinary study that enriches our understanding of feminism in the Gulf, highlighting its distinct forms and approaches.
• Why GulfFeminisms Matters: This research challenges conventional narratives about feminism by focusing on its diverse and context-specific manifestations in the Gulf region. By examining how women navigate legal and social constraints, GulfFeminisms sheds light on the creative and pragmatic strategies used to drive change.

• The first comprehensive study of feminist genealogies in Saudi Arabia, Oman, and the UAE.
• New theoretical frameworks for understanding the role of law in shaping feminist movements.
• Practical insights into how legal and political mobilizations can contribute to broader social transformations.

Impact: GulfFeminisms redefines how we conceptualize feminist movements in the Gulf and beyond, emphasizing their adaptability, resilience, and potential for creating meaningful legal and social reforms.