Muslim Communities and Counter-Terror Responses: “Hard” Approaches to Community Engagement in the UK and Australia

Spalek, Basia; Imtoual, Alia

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“…For some young Muslims, apart from disaffection, alienation was said to lead to a variety of responses including an increased inclination to assert a Muslim identity, sometimes to join gangs and in a tiny minority of cases to develop politically radical views (not to be confused with what are referred to as extremist views, see Spalek and Imtoual 2007).…”

Section: Impacts Of Constructing Communities As 'Suspect'mentioning

confidence: 99%

Social cohesion and the notion of ‘suspect communities’: a study of the experiences and impacts of being ‘suspect’ for Irish communities and Muslim communities in Britain

Hickman

Thomas

Nickels³

et al. 2012

Critical Studies on Terrorism

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confidence: 99%

Social cohesion and the notion of ‘suspect communities’: a study of the experiences and impacts of being ‘suspect’ for Irish communities and Muslim communities in Britain

Hickman

Thomas

Nickels³

et al. 2012

Critical Studies on Terrorism

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“…As such, research pertaining to young Muslims in Western contexts has typically been framed within, or in response to, this discourse (Dunn, Klocker, & Salabay, 2007, p. 565;Poynting & Mason, 2008, p. 237;Mansouri & Wood, 2008, p. 9). This is particularly the case following the events of 9/11, when government policy began to emphasise group accountability; and monitoring of the social activities of certain groups (Spalek & Imtoual, 2007, 2008). This has resulted in an abundance of policies aimed at cultivating social cohesion, the prevention of marginalization and associated negative outcomes (e.g.…”

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The Mosque and Social Networks: The Case of Muslim Youth in Brisbane

Karimshah

Chiment

Skrbiš

2014

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Much of the existing public discourse surrounding Muslim youth in Western societies is framed through a simplistic and static understanding of the role of the Mosque in their everyday life. Mosques are often seen as places for the development of Muslim conservatism where membership is gender and ethno-specific and activities are socially restrictive (Spalek & Imtoual, 2007, p. 195;Spalek & Lambert, 2008; Poynting & Mason, 2008, p. 237). This contributes to an ongoing public preoccupation with the idea that it is necessary to integrate Muslim youth into "mainstream society" as a counter measure to anti-social behaviour and attributed outcomes (i.e. terrorism). This paper, building on the work of Dialmy (2007, p. 70) and Jamal (2005, p. 523), offers an account of how young Muslims network and socialise around the Mosque in Brisbane, Australia. We show that contrary to popular public conception, the role of the Mosque in the lives of Muslim youth is multifaceted and serves as the centrepiece from which the majority of socialisation, across variety formal and informal networks, occurs. This paper also explores the reasons underpinning Muslim youth's social participation, emphasizing the socio-cultural factors (both within and beyond the place of worship) that facilitate and hinder participation across a range of social settings. We argue that discussions on Muslim youth and social engagement must be positioned within an informed understanding of the nuanced role of the Mosque in the generation of social networks within Western contexts.

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“…There is an element of "us versus them" thinking on the behalf of non-Muslim Australians, which is tarnishing the social inclusivity and harmony in Australia (Ata, 2015;Hopkins, 2011;Poynting & Mason, 2006). Contrary to the "war on terror" strategy, a softer approach is also being tried, which is more socially inclusive, involves community engagement, and is perceived more favorably by Australian Muslims as they appreciate being actively involved in the safety and wellbeing of their adopted country (Spalek & Imtoual, 2007).…”

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“…Australian governments, past and present, have tried to curb terrorism through their "war on terror" campaign. This approach has led to surveillance, interrogation, and mandating Muslim leaders and schools to teach "Australian" values (Pratt, 2011;Spalek & Imtoual, 2007). These efforts have been perceived as an intrusion by the state into the religious and cultural affairs of Muslim citizens (Poynting & Mason, 2008) and have increased stress upon them (Michael, 2009).…”

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Acculturative Issues of Muslims in Australia

Khawaja¹,

Khawaja²

2016

Journal of Muslim Mental Health

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Muslims in Australia are from a range of cultural and language groups. In spite of their long presence in Australia, research on this population is a recent development. The information that is emerging indicates that, in general, acculturation process is not problematic for the majority of Muslims. Most of them integrate well and report a blended identity. They value Australian institutions and contribute to the society in all spheres of life. However, acculturative stress has also emerged in the form of language barriers, employment challenges, financial disadvantages, and marginalization. These challenges have been associated with widespread negativity toward Muslims as a result of domestic and international terrorist attacks. Further, an adverse portrayal of Muslims in the media has contributed to the development of prejudices and Islamophobia among non-Muslim Australians, leading to discrimination and strained relations between the two groups. Although there is an ongoing attempt to repair relations between Muslims and the larger society in Australia, more effective strategies are required. Suggestions for stakeholders are discussed.

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Muslim Communities and Counter-Terror Responses: “Hard” Approaches to Community Engagement in the UK and Australia

Cited by 75 publications

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Social cohesion and the notion of ‘suspect communities’: a study of the experiences and impacts of being ‘suspect’ for Irish communities and Muslim communities in Britain

Social cohesion and the notion of ‘suspect communities’: a study of the experiences and impacts of being ‘suspect’ for Irish communities and Muslim communities in Britain

The Mosque and Social Networks: The Case of Muslim Youth in Brisbane

Acculturative Issues of Muslims in Australia

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