Beyond the FYP
Examining the role of women in conversion and radicalisation networks
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Examining the role of women in conversion and radicalisation networks

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The Nashik case has reignited a critical debate about the role of women in religious conversion and radicalisation networks across India. From Kerala ISIS recruitment hubs to digital Khawateen modules, women are increasingly being targeted, indoctrinated, and then deployed as facilitators and recruiters within these organised networks.

08 May 2026
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Introductory Memo

The Nashik case has triggered an intense debate around religious indoctrination at the workplace and beyond. Role of women in religious conversion, religious indoctrination, and even radicalisation networks also became part of the extended debate. From corporate spaces to banned outfits, the role of women emerged as a point of concern in several cases already reported in India. The intersection of women, beliefs, and radicalisation requires a closer scrutiny. For that to happen in society, it is necessary to first take a look at some of such major cases.

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