Young american muslims : dynamics of identity / Nahid Afrose Kabir.
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TextPublisher: [S.l.] : Edinburgh University Press, 2012Description: 248 p. ; 24 cmISBN: 0748669930 (hardcover); 9780748669936 (hardcover)Subject(s): Muslim youth--Attitudes | Muslims--Attitudes | Muslims--Ethnic identity | United StatesDDC classification: 305.6970973 LOC classification: E184.M88Online resources: Amazon.com Summary: An examination of the identity of young Muslims in America. This book presents a journey into the ideas, outlooks and identity of young Muslims in America today. Based on around 400 in-depth interviews with young Muslims from Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York and Virginia, all the richness and nuance of these minority voices can be heard. Many young Americans cherish an American dream, 'that all men are created equal'. And the election of America's first black President in 2008 has shown that America has moved forward. Yet since 9/11 Muslim Americans have faced renewed challenges, with their loyalty and sense of belonging being questioned.
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An examination of the identity of young Muslims in America. This book presents a journey into the ideas, outlooks and identity of young Muslims in America today. Based on around 400 in-depth interviews with young Muslims from Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York and Virginia, all the richness and nuance of these minority voices can be heard. Many young Americans cherish an American dream, 'that all men are created equal'. And the election of America's first black President in 2008 has shown that America has moved forward. Yet since 9/11 Muslim Americans have faced renewed challenges, with their loyalty and sense of belonging being questioned.
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