MSJI Presents: Empire, Islam & the Politics of ‘Saving Women’
This teach-in session explores how narratives of women’s liberation are repeatedly mobilised to justify imperial war, sanctions and occupation, particularly in Muslim-majority contexts.
Together we will unpack the concept of imperial feminism: how the language of rights, protection and “saving women” has been used historically and in the present to legitimise violence against our communities. Through collective learning and discussion, we will examine the relationship between empire, Islamophobia and the instrumentalisation of colonial-feminism.
The session will include short teaching segments and facilitated discussion, creating space for participants to reflect, ask questions and build political clarity together.
This teach-in is part of the MSJI School of Community Power, our programme for collective study and organising practice.
We will also be offering a light community meal with this teach-in.
Please note that MSJI's first priority is always to safeguard the wellbeing of staff, volunteers, and participants. With this in mind, MSJI reserves the right to refuse or refund tickets at its discretion. Any decision to do so is not made lightly and will only ever be on the basis of safeguarding.