ABSTRACT
In an effort to better understand the experiences of queer Muslims in the United States, this chapter discusses general Muslim experience in postsecondary institutions, explores queer experience in college, and utilizes intersectionality to better understand the specific experiences and needs of queer Muslim college students. Studying the marginalized within marginalized groups, comparing the college experiences of queer Muslims to the experiences of queer Christian or Jewish students, would increase the scope and depth of knowledge about Muslim students. One can imagine that queer Muslims, at the intersections of these two oppressions, have to manage great levels of internalized prejudice, adding to psychological stress and struggles of self-acceptance. Addressing Islamophobia, homophobia, and the intersection of multiple burdens of oppressions can help combat discrimination in higher education and create understanding among diverse students, faculty, and staff.
