Uncover the critical journey of Muslim girls in Northern India navigating education, poverty, and gender. This compelling study explores identity formation within the spaces between home and school, dissecting the intricate relationship between religion, patriarchy, and pedagogy. Delving into South Asian educational contexts, it offers a vital multi-disciplinary analysis of socialization for minority communities. Essential for students, educators, gender studies scholars, and policy-makers focused on educational equity and empowerment in India.