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In Britain's highly politicised social climate in the aftermath of the 7/7 London bombings, this book provides an in-depth understanding of British Muslim identity through the following social constructs: migration history, family settlement, socio-economic status, religion and culture, and the wider societal environment. The author, Nahid Afrose Kabir, has carried out extensive research on young Muslims' identity in Australia and the UK. For this book, newly available in paperback, she conducted ethnographic fieldwork in the form of in-depth, semi-structured interviews of over 200 young Muslims in five British cities: London, Leicester, Bradford, Leeds and Cardiff. Kabir's careful analysis of interview responses offers insights into the hopes and aspirations of British Muslims from remarkably diverse ethnicities: Algerian, Bangladeshi, Egyptian, Indian, Iranian, Iraqi, Kenyan, Lebanese, Libyan, Malawi, Mauritian, Moroccan, Nigerian, Pakistani, Palestinian, Singaporean, Somali, Sudanese, Syrian, Ugandan, Yemeni, and English, Danish and Scottish converts. By emphasising the importance of biculturalism, the author conveys a realistic and hopeful vision for their successful integration into British society.
A useful overview of issues relating to Muslims in Britain, with a particular focus on the political and media context of the last decade or more... It is highly readable, with a clear structure and concise overview of significant socio-political issues... A second strength can be found in the extensive qualitative material deployed to support more general discussions concerning familiar and high-profile political issues. The multiple voices of young Muslim participants in this study regularly shine through, highlighting the ways in which individuals form and express nuanced opinions, often on matters that are frequently simplified by mainstream discourse.--Carl Morris "Islam and Christian--Muslim Relations "
| List of tables and figures | p. vi |
| List of abbreviations | p. vii |
| Glossary | p. viii |
| Acknowledgements | p. x |
| Foreword | p. xii |
| Introduction: my research observations | p. 1 |
| The identity debate | p. 6 |
| Muslims in Britain: an overview | p. 29 |
| The religious and cultural dilemma | p. 58 |
| To be or not to be British | p. 79 |
| Is the media biased against Muslims? | p. 112 |
| The niqab debate | p. 143 |
| Indignation about the proposal to include shariah law in Britain | p. 169 |
| Conclusion: a humanitarian way forward | p. 199 |
| Bibliography | p. 219 |
| Index | p. 231 |
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ISBN: 9780748646531
ISBN-10: 0748646531
Audience:
Tertiary; University or College
For Ages: 22+ years old
Format:
Paperback
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 256
Published: 13th March 2012
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.6
x 1.8
Weight (kg): 0.44
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