["Middle East Policy, Volume 33, Issue 3, Autumn (Fall) 2026. ", "\nAbstract\nAlthough the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) was defeated militarily in 2019, the broader organization has demonstrated resilience. The gains of Islamic State affiliates in Africa and Asia suggest that the movement retains its ability to inspire recruits, sustain insurgent activity, and vie for political control across smaller areas. Given the Islamic State's continued appeal and the potential for Muslim populations to come under its rule, this article analyzes its vision of women's roles in the home, in society, and in politics. The study closely examines articles published by ISIS between 2016 and 2018 to understand how the group justifies gender divisions through appeals to religious principles. It reveals a tension between the everyday practices that ISIS leaders attributed to women living under their rule and the gender order that the organization sought to impose. Discourse analysis shows that ISIS portrayed women's routines and social interactions as inconsistent with its ideal of female modesty and obedience. This prompted demands for behavioral reform justified through appeals to authoritative religious texts and traditions. The article demonstrates that, despite occasional portrayals of women as contributors to its project, ISIS ultimately sought to tightly regulate women's activities and subordinate them to men.\n"]