Abstract
This project involves discovering how some Egyptian atheists develop and manage their identity. The goal of the research is to demonstrate the different variables that influence the transformation to atheism. This research also seeks to explore the different ways Egyptian atheists deal with the stigma associated with their identity once they self-identity as atheists. Upon examination and analysis of my interlocutors' account it became clear that atheism is not only organic to the Egyptian culture but also a significantly fluid identity.
Degree Name
MA in Sociology-Anthropology
Graduation Date
2-1-2015
Submission Date
January 2016
First Advisor
Aly, Ramy
Committee Member 1
Khayat, Munira
Committee Member 2
Sabea, Hanan
Extent
117 p.
Document Type
Master's Thesis
Rights
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Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval
Approval has been obtained for this item
Recommended Citation
APA Citation
Al-Soukkary, W.
(2015).Becoming and being: Atheism as a social experience in Egypt [Master's Thesis, the American University in Cairo]. AUC Knowledge Fountain.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/211
MLA Citation
Al-Soukkary, Wael Ossama. Becoming and being: Atheism as a social experience in Egypt. 2015. American University in Cairo, Master's Thesis. AUC Knowledge Fountain.
https://fount.aucegypt.edu/etds/211