The Struggle of Muslim Women Workers in Counter-Labelling Against Discriminatory Practices

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10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_32How to use a DOI?

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Muslim women; counter-labelling; discrimination; Japan; labor

Abstract

This study examines the experiences of Muslim women workers in Japan as they navigate workplace discrimination and employ counter-labelling strategies to assert their professional and religious identities. Using semi-structured interviews and digital ethnography of social media platforms such as TikTok, the research identifies the patterns of discrimination, and the creative strategies used to resist labeling. Findings show that counter-labelling allows women to maintain agency, navigate social stereotypes, and foster professional recognition despite persistent bias. The study contributes to labor migration, gender studies, and religious diversity research, highlighting the importance of workplace inclusivity.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Amira Astari Arfel
AU  - Kurniawaty Iskandar
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/16
TI  - The Struggle of Muslim Women Workers in Counter-Labelling Against Discriminatory Practices
BT  - Proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Strategic and Global Studies 2025 ((ICSGS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 477
EP  - 496
SN  - 2667-128X
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_32
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-918-6_32
ID  - Arfel2025
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