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University of Manchester, United Kingdom
Title:Thinking About Sexual Wellbeing: Perspectives and Intersectional Experiences of Young Pakistani Muslim Women in UK Universities
Studies focusing on migrant South Asian populations perceptions and experiences of sexual health have previously explored assimilation and acculturation into host cultures and the role these play in experiences related to intimacy and sexual health (Buksh, 2019; Gerrard, 2022). However, there is less research on how gender, religion, culture, and migration intersect to influence the sexual wellbeing of young Pakistani Muslim women in the UK. This study proposes an intersectional approach to explore how young women in university may feel when speaking about or making decisions about their sexual wellbeing in a new country as immigrants or the children of immigrant parents and any facilitators or challenges to their experience. In my talk, I will be presenting the preliminary results from this study, exploring some of the overall themes that have been generated. I hope to highlight Pakistani women’s lived experiences of sexual health and wellbeing, for a more specific understanding outside of Western beliefs and norms.
Amber Nomani is a trainee Counselling Psychologist on the Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at the University of Manchester in her third year of training. She has completed placements at the Counselling Service at the University of Manchester and Manchester Eating Disorders Service and is currently at placement at the inpatient units at The Priory Cheadle Royal Hospital.