identity, culture, politics and the media Kabir, Nahid Afrose. creator text bibliography stk 2012 monographic eng

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xiii, 240 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Based on 216 in-depth interviews of Muslims in Britain, examines how British Muslim youths and young adults, 15-30 years old, define their identities, their values and their culture and whether these conflict either with those of their parents or with the dominant non-Muslim British culture. Introduction : my research observations -- The identity debate -- Muslims in Britain : 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 -- Conclusion : a humanitarian way forward. Nahid Afrose Kabir. Includes bibliographical references (p. 219-230) and index. ENH e-uk--- Muslims Great Britain Ethnic identity Muslims Great Britain Social conditions Muslim youth Great Britain Attitudes DA125.M87 K33 2010 305.6970941 9780748646531 (paperback) 2010671392 Ayesha Abed Library UKM 280524 20240528122029.0 42652