Abstract

Multiculturalism and the Muslim Question

Highlights

  • There are two ways of reading a book, one for what it says, and one for what it doesn’t say

  • The multiculturalism framework is based on a majority–minority relationship which seeks to balance the recognition of difference of minorities with the construction of an inclusive national identity

  • Muslim political demands framed within the categories of ethnicity, culture, and “race” fit better with the evolution of the multiculturalism framework than religion

Read more

Summary

Introduction

There are two ways of reading a book, one for what it says, and one for what it doesn’t say. The multiculturalism framework is based on a majority–minority relationship which seeks to balance the recognition of difference of minorities with the construction of an inclusive national (majority) identity. This forms the basis for Modood’s call to extend the multiculturalism framework to include Muslims as racialized and religious minorities.

Results
Conclusion

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.