Young British Muslims: Identity, Culture, Politics and the Media

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Edinburgh University Press, Mar 14, 2012 - Social Science - 256 pages
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. Nahid Kabir has carried out over 200 in-depth, semi-structured interviews with young Muslims in five British cities: London, Leicester, Bradford, Leeds and Cardiff. By emphasising the importance of biculturalism, Kabir conveys a realistic and hopeful vision for their successful integration into British society.
 

Contents

List of tables and figures
an overview
The religious and cultural dilemma
To be or not to be British
Is the media biased against Muslims?
The niqab debate
Indignation about the proposal to include shariah law in Britain
a humanitarian way forward
Bibliography
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Nahid Afrose Kabir is Senior Research Fellow at the International Centre for Muslim and non-Muslim Understanding, University of South Australia. She was a visiting fellow (2009-2011) at the Center for Middle Eastern Studies at Harvard University, USA. Dr Kabir is the author of 'Young British Muslims: Identity, Culture, Politics and the Media' (Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press 2010) and 'Muslims in Australia: Immigration, Race Relations and Cultural History' (London: Routledge 2005).

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