Samira Azabar

ABSTRACT Across Europe, Muslims are generally portrayed as opposing homosexuality; however, recent studies have shown that the relationship between Muslims and homosexuality is more complex.

ABSTRACT Notably in the field of ethnic and migration studies, researchers often stress the importance of applying mixed methods. However, less has been unravelled about the process of doing mixed methods in our research field. Indeed, as academics, we mostly read polished methodological sections in published articles, not being informed about the process behind the scenes. This article shares – in an open and constructive manner – the challenges and lessons learned while doing mixed methods.

ABSTRACT In contrast to “public knowledge” that Islam and gender equality are juxtaposed, research has suggested a complex relationship in which Islamic religiosity relation to Muslims’ support for public-sphere gender equality is dependent on the spatiotemporal context. At the same time, few public opinion studies have connected these dots by testing this and engaging with the question which contextual factors mold religiosity’s impact and how. This study does.