Date of Award
4-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Department
Political Science
First Advisor
Ali Abdullatif Ahmida
Abstract
This research contends that the interpretation of the relationship between feminism and religion is rooted in the Western feminist framework, making it seem like they cannot work together. This framework does not look at feminism through an intersectional lens, which it needs to, so women can use their life experiences, culture, and religion to fight for equal rights for women from all over the world. Looking at feminism through an intersectional lens proves that there is a way to keep religion and faith while fighting for women’s equality in every aspect of life.
This paper outlines the broad relationship between religion and feminism by providing definitions and explaining key components of the intersectionality between the two. Leading from that, it examines the historical and cultural contexts of Morocco and Ireland, including religion and gender. It then analyzes the lives, work, religion, and feminist ideas of Sinead O’Connor and Fatima Mernissi. Next, while comparing and finding similarities between the two, it covers their feminist activism, controversy, and finally, feminist theory.
Recommended Citation
Pomerleau, Tralee, "Catholicism, Islam, And Intersectional Feminism In Ireland And Morocco: A Fatima Mernissi And Sinead O’Connor Study" (2026). Political Science Theses. 2.
https://dune.une.edu/polisci_theses/2
Comments
Senior Thesis