The intersection of Islam and women's athletics, particularly in France, can be a study in the complicated relationship between a place and a culture. Dr. Scott Brooks examines this issue with Haifa Tlili, a professor at Paris Descartes University.
They discuss how a place and a cultural or familial background can cause conflict around body image and a desire to be athletic.

The intersection of Islam and women's athletics, particularly in France, can be a study in the complicated relationship between a place and a culture. Dr. Scott Brooks examines this issue with Haifa Tlili, a professor at Paris Descartes University. They discuss how a place and a cultural or familial background can cause conflict around body image and a desire to be athletic.

Why Sport Matters with Kenneth Shropshire: Muslim women athletes

Why GlobalSport Matters with Kenneth Shropshire is the sports podcast that examines issues in sport and society around the globe. 
Through themes like culture, science, health, business, and youth, Why GlobalSport Matters provides an in-depth look at a broad range of topics making an impact beyond the playing field.

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Why GlobalSport Matters with Kenneth Shropshire is the sports podcast that examines issues in sport and society around the globe. Through themes like culture, science, health, business, and youth, Why GlobalSport Matters provides an in-depth look at a broad range of topics making an impact beyond the playing field.

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