Anti-Muslim Racism on Trial - Muslims, the Swedish Judiciary and the Possibility of Justice

Summary

This book engages with debates on the possibilities and limits of fighting racism with the help of criminal law. With analyses of cases of anti-Muslim violence in Sweden, it illustrates the different forms that Islamophobia can take and explores issues central for understanding the ways in which racism is approached in court.

Product details

• Authors: Marta Kolankiewicz, Marta (Lund University Kolankiewicz
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 18.12.2020
• EAN: 9780367670788
• ISBN: 978-0-367-67078-8
• No. of pages: 172
• Series: Routledge Research in Race and Ethnicity
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology; Ethnic Studies, Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Genocide & War Crimes, Criminal law & procedure, Sweden, Islamic Studies, Social discrimination & inequality, Legal aspects of criminology, Violence in society, Violence and abuse in society, Relating to Islamic / Muslim people and groups, Criminology: legal aspects, Social groups: religious groups and communities, Criminal law: procedure and offences, Social discrimination and social justice