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An Unlikely Social Justice Warrior
Making My Life Count as a Muslim Feminist
A fearless memoir of activism, music, and faith, Ani Zonneveld’s journey defies boundaries and inspires change.
Publication Date: 29 July, 2025 Available in all formats
ISBN: 9781917566476
Pages: 274
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What happens when a Malaysian Muslim woman defies expectations and challenges patriarchy?
Ani Zonneveld shares her journey from Kuala Lumpur to rural Illinois, confronting invisible lines drawn by religion, gender, and race—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 standing up to extremists, her story challenges dominant narratives and fosters 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 educators, students, and readers in activism, gender studies, LGBTQIA+ studies, Islamic studies, cultural anthropology, and human rights.
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Epigraph
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Learning objectives
- 1 Who am I?
- 2 Pure intent
- 3 “Girls can’t do that!”
- 4 My father and my Malay tradition
- 5 Not Muslim enough and too Muslim
- 6 Power and empathy
- 7 The liars and the truth-tellers
- 8 Solving the problem of women and girls’ rights
- 9 Becoming an American
- 10 Interfaith marriages
- 11 LGBTQ+ rights
- 12 What is an American Muslim culture?
- 13 The politics of human rights
- Assignment suggestions
- References
- Recommended further reading
- 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.
Ani Zonneveld was interviewed on the Thom Hartmann Program, talking about the intersection of faith and feminism. This episode first aired live on November 7, 2025.
What happens when a Malaysian Muslim woman defies expectations and challenges patriarchy?
Ani Zonneveld shares her journey from Kuala Lumpur to rural Illinois, confronting invisible lines drawn by religion, gender, and race—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 standing up to extremists, her story challenges dominant narratives and fosters 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 educators, students, and readers in activism, gender studies, LGBTQIA+ studies, Islamic studies, cultural anthropology, and human rights.
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Epigraph
- Abstract
- Acknowledgments
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Learning objectives
- 1 Who am I?
- 2 Pure intent
- 3 “Girls can’t do that!”
- 4 My father and my Malay tradition
- 5 Not Muslim enough and too Muslim
- 6 Power and empathy
- 7 The liars and the truth-tellers
- 8 Solving the problem of women and girls’ rights
- 9 Becoming an American
- 10 Interfaith marriages
- 11 LGBTQ+ rights
- 12 What is an American Muslim culture?
- 13 The politics of human rights
- Assignment suggestions
- References
- Recommended further reading
- 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.
Ani Zonneveld was interviewed on the Thom Hartmann Program, talking about the intersection of faith and feminism. This episode first aired live on November 7, 2025.
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