In the Shadow of Islamophobia - Identity and Belonging for British Turks

This book explores the multifaceted experiences of British Turks, particularly focusing on how they navigate and negotiate Islamophobia in contemporary British society.

List of contents

1. Introduction
2. Islamophobia(s) in the UK and Turkey
3. Identities, Representations and British Turks
4. Everyday Lives of British Turks and Islamophobia
5. Stigma, Fundamental British Values and Brexit
6. Neighbourliness and Bridging the Gaps
7. Conclusions

About the author

Özge Onay is a University Teacher within the Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy department at Loughborough University, UK. With a deep focus on race, racism, migration, and identity within racialised-minority communities, Onay has conducted significant fieldwork in the UK, Turkey, and the Netherlands, investigating the systemic discrimination faced by marginalised communities in these countries. Her findings have been published in high-impact journals. As a scholar of Alevi origin and a Turkish Person of Colour, Onay brings a unique perspective to her work. Her personal experiences of exclusion and her commitment to understanding and challenging racism, Islamophobia, and other forms of discrimination drive her work. Her expertise and passion for teaching and research continue to contribute to the advancement of sociology, criminology and the fight against social injustice.

Summary

This book explores the multifaceted experiences of British Turks, particularly focusing on how they navigate and negotiate Islamophobia in contemporary British society.

Product details

• Authors: Özge Onay, Ozge (Loughborough University Onay
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 24.02.2025
• EAN: 9781032777337
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3277733-7
• No. of pages: 170
• Series: Routledge Research in Race and Ethnicity
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918; Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Ethnology; Ethnic Studies, Sociology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies, HISTORY / Middle East / Turkey & Ottoman Empire, Social & cultural anthropology, ethnography, Colonialism & imperialism, Ethnic groups and multicultural studies, Social and cultural anthropology, Colonialism and imperialism, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Discrimination, Relating to people of the European diasporas / heritage, Türkiye / Turkey