On the one hand, Islamophobia politically marginalises and silences some young Muslims but on the other prompts resistance and activism by others. -- Dr Robin Finlay
Source/Credit: New Castle University
By Article | February 6, 2018
Anti-Muslim sentiment is affecting young Muslims in contradictory ways, with some being motivated to become more politically active while others feel pushed away from participating in public life.
Dual impact
Researchers at Newcastle University found that young Muslims who engage with political issues do so through a variety of ways. This ranges from involvement with formal political organisations to direct, personal action in informal networks or social movements such as online campaigning, activism, volunteering and charity work.
But for others, Islamophobic attitudes are a significant barrier to political participation and makes them anxious about voicing their opinion and appearing politicised.
Recent incidents such as the attacks at London Bridge and Westminster in 2017 have resulted in sharp spikes in reported Islamophobia. All of the young Muslims interviewed for the research talked of how they experience everyday Islamophobia through racist and demeaning encounters, including personal or verbal attacks and negative comments on social media.
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