ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents some closing thoughts on key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book brings together the findings within a longitudinal and intersectional framework. The impact of migration on family boundaries and norms is revealed through a longitudinal perspective. Whilst migrant women may be viewed as responsible for imparting tradition and culture, the flow of information is not unidirectional. Chain migration led to the settlement of a large Bangladeshi Muslim community whose religious needs have transformed the landscape of Tower Hamlets with the growing number of mosques, community organisations and other resources for the community. The spatial and familial changes that occur over time empower women to explore and engage with their space more actively which reinforces their sense of belonging and citizenship. Over time cultural practices are weeded out of diasporic religious practice; women's religious attire is reproduced in line with global Islamic trends.
