London Youth, Religion, and Politics: Engagement and Activism from Brixton to Brick Lane

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Abstract

One of the salient topics of political debate among immigrant-receiving democratic nations is immigrant incorporation. In a post-9/11 era and in the context of other crises such as that associated with Syrian refugees in Europe and North America, there is renewed interest in the cultural practices and social integration of immigrants. Much of this scholarship, particularly that emerging from Western Europe, has focused on Muslim immigrants’ religious beliefs and behavior as a source of conflict with mainstream practices. Instead of building on this “Muslim question,” Daniel DeHanas focuses on Europe’s second-generation immigrants’ integration and asks, “how are children of immigrants becoming engaged or disengaged as British citizens?” (2). His book’s attention to the role of religious beliefs and practices, particularly the role of religious organization in citizenship practices and the development of young citizens in London, is a significant contribution. Its rich findings are based on qualitative research with second-generation Bangladeshi Muslims and Jamaican Christians from London.
Original languageAmerican English
JournalInternational Migration Review
Volume51
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2017
Externally publishedYes

EGS Disciplines

  • Sociology

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