In this reflection I want to discuss the first argument. Very early on in this reading the author brings up the issue of gendered language and how the interpretations of gendered language play in to the attention of Islam to men.
Right off the bat, I started reflecting on the languages I have taken strides in learning and the languages my friends have taken strides in learning. Spanish is gendered, Russian is gendered, Italian and French are both gendered. My inattention to the gendering of language is just one symptom of my privilege. Further, the gendering of language is just incredibly interesting.
I am curious about how gender non-conforming individuals and etc reflect on the languages they are subjected to. How do they interact with religion that plays with this language? Are they supported?
