A fearless memoir of activism, music, and faith, Ani Zonneveld’s journey defies boundaries and inspires change.
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What happens when a privileged Malaysian Muslim woman dares to defy expectations, challenge patriarchy, and find her voice in small-town America?
In An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior: Making My Life Count as a Muslim Feminist, Ani Zonneveld shares her raw and riveting journey from Kuala Lumpur to rural Illinois, where cornfields, cows, and culture shock were just the beginning. With honesty and humour, Ani exposes the invisible lines drawn by religion, gender, and race—and crosses them all in pursuit of truth and justice.
From the music industry to global human rights forums, Ani uses her voice—literally and figuratively—to advocate for freedom of expression, women’s rights, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion within Islam. Whether navigating UN corridors or facing down extremists, Ani’s story reveals how lived experience can challenge dominant narratives, spark uncomfortable conversations, and foster radical empathy. Her memoir is a bold invitation to step out of tribalism and into allyship, using the intersections of feminism, faith, and the arts as tools for transformation.
Ideal for readers interested in social justice, feminism, and progressive Islam, as well as educators and students in Activism and Social Movement Studies, Gender Studies, LGBTQIA+ Studies, Islamic Studies, Cultural Anthropology, and Human Rights.
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Chapter 1 Who Am I?
Chapter 2 Pure Intent
Chapter 3 “Girls Can’t Do That!”
Chapter 4 My Father and My Malay Tradition
Chapter 5 Not Muslim Enough or Too Muslim
Chapter 6 Power and Empathy
Chapter 7 The Liars and the Truth-Tellers
Chapter 8 Solving the Problem of Women’s and Girls’ Rights
Chapter 9 Becoming an American
Chapter 10 Interfaith Marriages
Chapter 11 LGBTQ++ Rights
Chapter 12 What is an American Muslim Culture?
Chapter 13 The Politics of Human Rights
Suggested Assignments
Recommended further reading
References
Index
Ani Zonneveld is a Grammy-certified songwriter, activist, and founder of Muslims for Progressive Values. She champions women’s rights, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and freedom of expression through faith, music, and advocacy.
What happens when a privileged Malaysian Muslim woman dares to defy expectations, challenge patriarchy, and find her voice in small-town America?
In An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior: Making My Life Count as a Muslim Feminist, Ani Zonneveld shares her raw and riveting journey from Kuala Lumpur to rural Illinois, where cornfields, cows, and culture shock were just the beginning. With honesty and humour, Ani exposes the invisible lines drawn by religion, gender, and race—and crosses them all in pursuit of truth and justice.
From the music industry to global human rights forums, Ani uses her voice—literally and figuratively—to advocate for freedom of expression, women’s rights, and LGBTQIA+ inclusion within Islam. Whether navigating UN corridors or facing down extremists, Ani’s story reveals how lived experience can challenge dominant narratives, spark uncomfortable conversations, and foster radical empathy. Her memoir is a bold invitation to step out of tribalism and into allyship, using the intersections of feminism, faith, and the arts as tools for transformation.
Ideal for readers interested in social justice, feminism, and progressive Islam, as well as educators and students in Activism and Social Movement Studies, Gender Studies, LGBTQIA+ Studies, Islamic Studies, Cultural Anthropology, and Human Rights.
Introduction
Learning Objectives
Chapter 1 Who Am I?
Chapter 2 Pure Intent
Chapter 3 “Girls Can’t Do That!”
Chapter 4 My Father and My Malay Tradition
Chapter 5 Not Muslim Enough or Too Muslim
Chapter 6 Power and Empathy
Chapter 7 The Liars and the Truth-Tellers
Chapter 8 Solving the Problem of Women’s and Girls’ Rights
Chapter 9 Becoming an American
Chapter 10 Interfaith Marriages
Chapter 11 LGBTQ++ Rights
Chapter 12 What is an American Muslim Culture?
Chapter 13 The Politics of Human Rights
Suggested Assignments
Recommended further reading
References
Index
Ani Zonneveld is a Grammy-certified songwriter, activist, and founder of Muslims for Progressive Values. She champions women’s rights, LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and freedom of expression through faith, music, and advocacy.
