The rise of Islamism amongst Muslim youth in the UK
Document Type
Thesis
Degree
Master of Arts (MA)
Major/Program
International Studies
First Advisor's Name
Elisabeth Prugl
First Advisor's Committee Title
Committee Chair
Second Advisor's Name
Mohia din Mesbahi
Third Advisor's Name
Ralph Clem
Date of Defense
3-24-2009
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the possible reasons why Muslim youth are increasingly becoming attracted to radical Islam in the UK. Recent studies involving focus groups of Muslim youth across the UK and opinion surveys were used to measure youth's level of religious guidance, integration in society and feelings of hostility or of an enemy image of Islam. It was found that alienation from traditional methods of religious education, parents/ imams, is the possible first step that makes youth more vulnerable to outside Islamist groups. The second step is the lack of integration due to discrimination and feeling as an enemy within society. The enemy image includes the government's decision to invade Iraq and the perception that Muslims and Islam are under attack. There is a strong need for youth to reconcile their national and religious identities in order to be active citizens in the future.
Identifier
FI13101595
Recommended Citation
Almazan, Rebecca, "The rise of Islamism amongst Muslim youth in the UK" (2009). FIU Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 1072.
https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1072
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