Islamaphobia and Identity:

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Islamaphobia and Identity

• Experiences of second and third generation Muslim
  women in Preston

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Aims of research

• To explore issues of identity amongst second and
  third generation Muslim women in Preston.
• And to assess how these clash with dominant
  stereotypes.

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Research Background

• Research and Teaching Background
• Stop the War Involvement
• Local Community Relations

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Research methodology

• Qualitative research
• Semi-structured interviews
• Focus groups

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Profile of participants

• Preston profile
• 14 participants so far
• Professional and work backgrounds

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Preliminary Findings

• Islamaphobia post-9/11
• A community under siege
• Reassessing Muslim perspectives religious and
  political elements
• Women, the veil and oppression

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Hijab This is the headscarf, that covers the head
and is fixed with a brooch at the back of the
head.
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Niqab This is the "face veil." It has ties, a
velcro closure, or snaps which go OVER the hijab
and around the back of the head.
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Burq'a This covers everything hands, feet, and
face. The face part features a lattice work grill
that allows the woman to breath and see.
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Preliminary analysis

• Identities External and Internal Factors
• Multiple Identities
• Religion and Oppression

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Relevance for welfare professionals

• Cultural awareness
• Anti-discriminatory practice