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Lived Experiences of a Muslim Indonesian Woman in Australia's Academic Spaces

Lived Experiences of a Muslim Indonesian Woman in Australia's Academic Spaces
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Author(s): Hamadah Ashfiya (The University of Sydney, Australia)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 20
Source title: International Student Narratives in Globalized Higher Education
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Irham Irham (Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia), Miftahul Huda (Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim Malang, Indonesia & University of Antwerp, Belgium)and Lalu Nurul Yaqin (Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4212-2.ch008

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Abstract

This chapter employs an autoethnographic methodology to explore the complex negotiation of identity experienced by a Muslim Indonesian woman within Australian academic institutions. It examines the dual positionality of being an academic insider while simultaneously occupying the role of a cultural and religious outsider. The analysis delves into the liminal space this creates, investigating how cultural norms, religious practices, and institutional structures in Australian academia shape this experience. Through a reflective analysis of personal narrative, this chapter highlights the tensions and adaptations inherent in navigating these intersecting identities. Ultimately, it argues that such lived experience provides critical insight into the unspoken cultural dynamics, challenges of inclusion, and the nuanced process of knowledge production in international higher education. The findings contribute to broader discussions on diversity and intersectionality of academic spaces.

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