Date of Award

4-2026

Rights

© 2026 Tralee Pomerleau

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.

Comments

Senior Thesis

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