British Muslims And Their Discourses

Author : Laurens de Rooij
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-12-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 3031450124

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British Muslims and Their Discourses by Laurens de Rooij Pdf

This book highlights the changing dynamics of Muslim identity and integration in Britain, focusing on the post-9/11 era. Historically, Muslims faced discrimination based on ethnicity rather than religion. However, contemporary discrimination against Muslims is rooted in different reasons, with events like the Rushdie affair significantly impacting multicultural relations. This study analyzes the evolving multicultural landscape in Britain, exploring the shift from predominantly assimilationist policies to a more mutual process of integration. It delves into the emergence of interfaith dialogue as well as the complexities surrounding the intersection of race, religion, gender, and identity. The research examines two key themes: the discursive positioning of Islam beyond integration and terrorism narratives, and the operationalization of identity by Muslims in various contexts. The study employs empirical methods and cultural studies theories to understand how individual and social practices intersect in this context. By doing so, it contributes to Islamic studies, socio-political studies, and cultural studies, shedding light on the discourses that shape and are shaped by Muslim lives in Britain. The analysis encompasses diverse perspectives, from macro-level societal discourses to micro-level individual actions, thus providing a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted experiences of Muslims in Britain.

Author : Laurens de Rooij
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-09
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781526135247

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Islam in British media discourses by Laurens de Rooij Pdf

Media reporting on Islam and Muslims commonly relate stories about terrorism, violence, or the lack of integration with western values and society. Yet there is little research into how non-Muslims engage with and are affected by these news reports. Inspired by the overtly negative coverage of Islam and Muslims by the mainstream press and the increase in Islamophobia across Europe, this book explores the influence of these depictions on the thoughts and actions of non-Muslims. Building on extensive fieldwork interviews and focus groups, Laurens de Rooij argues that individuals negotiate media reports to fit their existing outlook on Islam and Muslims. Non-Muslim responses to these reports, de Rooij argues, are not only (re)productions of local and personal contextuality, but are co-dependent and co-productive to the reports themselves.

Author : Paul Baker,Costas Gabrielatos,Tony McEnery
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-14
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781107310797

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Discourse Analysis and Media Attitudes by Paul Baker,Costas Gabrielatos,Tony McEnery Pdf

Is the British press prejudiced against Muslims? In what ways can prejudice be explicit or subtle? This book uses a detailed analysis of over 140 million words of newspaper articles on Muslims and Islam, combining corpus linguistics and discourse analysis methods to produce an objective picture of media attitudes. The authors analyse representations around frequently cited topics such as Muslim women who wear the veil and 'hate preachers'. The analysis is self-reflexive and multidisciplinary, incorporating research on journalistic practices, readership patterns and attitude surveys to answer questions which include: what do journalists mean when they use phrases like 'devout Muslim' and how did the 9/11 and 7/7 attacks affect press reporting? This is a stimulating and unique book for those working in fields of discourse analysis and corpus linguistics, while clear explanations of linguistic terminology make it valuable to those in the fields of politics, media studies, journalism and Islamic studies.

Author : A. Padamsee
Publisher : Springer
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2005-08-02
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780230512474

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Representations of Indian Muslims in British Colonial Discourse by A. Padamsee Pdf

This study questions current views that Muslims represented a secure point of reference for the British understanding of colonial Indian society. Through revisionary readings of a wide range of texts, it re-examines the basis of the British misperception of Muslim 'conspiracy' during the 'Mutiny'. Arguing that this belief stemmed from conflicts inherent to the secular ideology of the colonial state, it shows how in the ensuing years it produced representations ridden with paradox and requiring a form of descriptive segregation.

Author : Paul Baker,Costas Gabrielatos,Tony McEnery
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107008823

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Discourse Analysis and Media Attitudes by Paul Baker,Costas Gabrielatos,Tony McEnery Pdf

Is the British press prejudiced against Muslims? This thorough analysis of over 140 million words of newspaper articles explores that question.

Author : Laurens de Rooij
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2024-01-17
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783031450136

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British Muslims and Their Discourses by Laurens de Rooij Pdf

This book highlights the changing dynamics of Muslim identity and integration in Britain, focusing on the post-9/11 era. Historically, Muslims faced discrimination based on ethnicity rather than religion. However, contemporary discrimination against Muslims is rooted in different reasons, with events like the Rushdie affair significantly impacting multicultural relations. This study analyzes the evolving multicultural landscape in Britain, exploring the shift from predominantly assimilationist policies to a more mutual process of integration. It delves into the emergence of interfaith dialogue as well as the complexities surrounding the intersection of race, religion, gender, and identity. The research examines two key themes: the discursive positioning of Islam beyond integration and terrorism narratives, and the operationalization of identity by Muslims in various contexts. The study employs empirical methods and cultural studies theories to understand how individual and social practices intersect in this context. By doing so, it contributes to Islamic studies, socio-political studies, and cultural studies, shedding light on the discourses that shape and are shaped by Muslim lives in Britain. The analysis encompasses diverse perspectives, from macro-level societal discourses to micro-level individual actions, thus providing a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted experiences of Muslims in Britain.

Author : John Richardson
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027295804

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(Mis)Representing Islam by John Richardson Pdf

(Mis)Representing Islam explores and illustrates how élite broadsheet newspapers are implicated in the production and reproduction of anti-Muslim racism. The book approaches journalistic discourse as the inseparable combination of ‘social practices’, ‘discursive practices’ and the ‘texts’ themselves from a perspective which fuses Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) with Edward Said’s critique of Orientalism. This framework enables Richardson to (re)contextualise élite journalism within its professional, political, economic, social and historic settings and present a critical and precise examination of not only the prevalence but also the form and potential effects of anti-Muslim racism. The book analyses the centrality of van Dijk’s ideological square and the significance and utility of stereotypical topoi in representing Islam and Muslims, focusing in particular on the reporting of Turkey, Pakistan, Iran, Israel/Palestine, Algeria, Iraq and Britain. This timely book should interest researchers and students of racism, Islam, Journalism and Communication studies, Rhetoric, and (Critical) Discourse Analysis.

Author : Laurens de Rooij
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-03-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781000862102

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Muslims, Minorities, and the Media by Laurens de Rooij Pdf

Inspired by overtly negative coverage by the Western mainstream press of Muslims in particular, and minorities in general, this book asks: Why are negative narratives and depictions of Muslims and other minorities so hard to change? News reports about Islam and Muslims commonly relate stories that discuss terrorism, violence or other unwelcome or irrational behaviour, or the lack of integration and compatibility of Muslims and Islam with Western values and society. Yet there is little research done on how studies on media reports about minorities seemingly fail to improve the situation. Combining empirical research with a structural analysis of the media industry, this volume presents evidence for the maligned representation of minorities by media corporations, analysing why negative narratives persist and outlining how these can be effectively transformed. It is an outstanding resource for students and scholars of media, religion, culture, sociology, and Islamic studies, and is also of benefit for journalists, media representatives, and activists looking to effect change for minority representation in the media industry specifically or in society at large.

Author : Rehana Ahmed
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-03
Category : English fiction
ISBN : 1526116774

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Writing British Muslims by Rehana Ahmed Pdf

The Rushdie affair, September 11 2001 and 7/7 pushed British Muslims into the forefront of increasingly fraught debate about multiculturalism. Stereotyping images have proliferated, reducing a heterogeneous minority group to a series of media soundbites. This book examines contemporary literary representations of Muslims by British writers of South Asian Muslim descent - including Salman Rushdie, Hanif Kureishi, Monica Ali and Nadeem Aslam - to explore the contribution they make to urgent questions about multicultural politics and the place of Muslims within Britain. By focusing on class, and its intersection with faith, 'race' and gender in identity- and community-formation, it challenges the dichotomy of secular freedom versus religious oppression that constrains thinking about British Muslims, and offers a more nuanced perspective on multicultural debates and controversies.

Author : Sadek Hamid
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781134789559

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Young British Muslims by Sadek Hamid Pdf

Young British Muslims continue to generate strong interest in public discourse. However, much of this interest is framed in negative terms that tends to associate them with criminality, religious extremism or terrorism. Focusing instead on other aspects of being young, Muslim and British, this volume takes a multidisciplinary approach that seeks to ‘normalise’ the subjects and focus on their everyday lived realities. Structured into three sections, the collection begins by contextualising the study of young British Muslims, before addressing the sensitive social issues highlighted in the media and finally focusing on a variety of case studies which investigate the previously unexplored lived experiences of these young people. With contributions from scholars of religion, media and criminology, as well as current and former practitioners within youth and social work contexts, Young British Muslims: Between Rhetoric and Realities will appeal to scholars who have an interest in the fastest growing, most profiled minority demographic in the UK.

Author : TANIA. SAEED
Publisher : Palgrave MacMillan
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3319813463

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Islamophobia and Securitization by TANIA. SAEED Pdf

Author : Rashid, Naaz
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-31
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781447325192

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Veiled threats by Rashid, Naaz Pdf

As Muslim women continue to be a focus of media-led debate, Naaz Rashid uses original scholarship and empirical research to examine how Muslim women are represented in policy discourse and how the trope of the Muslim woman is situated within national debates about Britishness, the death of multiculturalism and global concerns over international terrorism. Analysing the relevance of class, citizenship status, and regional differences, Veiled threats is a valuable addition to the burgeoning literature on Muslims in the UK post 9/11. It will be of interest to academics and students in public and social policy, race equality, gender, and faith-based policy.

Author : Gabriel Faimau
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781443851046

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Socio-Cultural Construction of Recognition by Gabriel Faimau Pdf

In recent years, extensive scholarly studies have been conducted on the representation of Islam and Muslims in the media. Despite the growing attention paid to the representations of Islam in the media, two important issues have been relatively neglected. Firstly, previous studies have focused on the mainstream (secular) media representations of Islam and Muslims. There has been no significant research or attention devoted to the discursive construction of Islam and Muslims in the British Christian media. Secondly, the studies on the representations of Islam and Muslims in the media have arguably relied on the paradigms developed in various post-colonial social theories such as ‘Orientalism’, ‘clash of civilisations’, ‘cultural racism’, and ‘Islamophobia’. While these theoretical approaches provide useful insights and critical tools for analysing the social condition we live in, they have clearly been developed upon the empirical premise that media discourse has the power to control and maintain unjust social representations of other cultures. The problem is that the ‘ideological baggage’ of domination and control dominates these theories to the point that the control paradigm becomes inadequate for the complex challenges faced by a multicultural society. This book responds to these challenges. Taking the British Christian media as its focus, the study presented in this book fills the gap created by the absence of sociological research on Islam and Muslims constructed, reconstructed and represented in the religious media. From this perspective, this study is developed to facilitate a deeper understanding of public discourses and narratives on Islam and Muslims, as represented in the media with a religious background. While acknowledging the insights of previous studies on the media representations of Islam and Muslims, conducted using the conceptual frameworks drawn from post-colonial social theories, this study takes a different turn in analysing the British Christian media representations of Islam and Muslims through the lens of the politics of recognition as a theoretical framework.

Author : A. Padamsee
Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-10
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1137604824

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Representations of Indian Muslims in British Colonial Discourse by A. Padamsee Pdf

This study questions current views that Muslims represented a secure point of reference for the British understanding of colonial Indian society. Through revisionary readings of a wide range of texts, it re-examines the basis of the British misperception of Muslim 'conspiracy' during the 'Mutiny'. Arguing that this belief stemmed from conflicts inherent to the secular ideology of the colonial state, it shows how in the ensuing years it produced representations ridden with paradox and requiring a form of descriptive segregation.

Author : Waqar Ihsan-Ullah Ahmad,Ziauddin Sardar
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780415594721

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Muslims in Britain by Waqar Ihsan-Ullah Ahmad,Ziauddin Sardar Pdf

This book examines the social and political position of Muslims in Britain. Contributions from key scholars and policy makers explore issues of religion and politics, Britishness, governance, parallel lives, gender issues, religion in civic space, ethnicity, and inter ethnic and religious relations.