Identity and Political Participation Among Young British Muslims [electronic resource] : Believing and Belonging /
Mustafa, A.author.
This book tackles unanswered questions on British Muslims and political participation: What makes religion a salient 'political' identity for young Muslims (over any other identity)? How do young British Muslims identify themselves and how does it relate to their political engagement? A fascinating insight into the lives of young British Muslims.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; List of Illustrations; Foreword; Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations and Acronyms; Glossary; Introduction; 1 Setting the Scene; 2 Theorising Identity; 3 Identity Typology; 4 Impetus for Engagement; 5 Political Participation; 6 Politically Engaged and Ready for Action; 7 Borderline/Contextual Political Activities; 8 Out of Favour and Other Avoided Activities; 9 Concluding Words; Appendix; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book tackles unanswered questions on British Muslims and political participation: What makes religion a salient 'political' identity for young Muslims (over any other identity)? How do young British Muslims identify themselves and how does it relate to their political engagement? A fascinating insight into the lives of young British Muslims.
Ethnicity.
Islam.
Religion and sociology.
Great Britain-Politics and government.
Ethnicity Studies.
Islam.
Sociology of Religion.
British Politics.
Social Aspects of Religion.
Religion and Society.