TB 1.00

Title: TB 1.00
Type: Interview
Date: September 29th, 2015
Description: I had the opportunity to interview young women who migrated to the United States from Jordan in 2011. She initially met her husband online and after many visits to her home country he asked for her hand in marriage, after seeking the approval of her father. Being that he was born in the United States and Muslim convert, she was faced with objections and hesitation from close family members. There were concerns for her safety and if her husband would be strong enough to maintain his faith and take on the responsibilities of raising a family. However, she followed her heart and started her journey out West to start a new chapter in her life. She speaks freely about settling in a new country, marriage, adapting to the food, culture and fears and challenges that many mothers share, of raising two Muslim children in America. By being consistent and passionate in her teachings her faith, she was able to quickly establish herself within the Muslim community in Milwaukee keeping her identity yet embracing her new life/
Language: English
Subject: marriage, family, faith, OralHistory