Islamophobic hate crime : a student textbook /

Awan, Imran,

Islamophobic hate crime : a student textbook / Imran Awan, Irene Zempi. - 168 pages

In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in anti-Muslim attacks. What is driving the proliferation of these hate crimes? Why are Muslims being demonised? Building on current research and drawing upon real-life examples and case studies, this book provides an accessible introduction to Islamophobia and Islamophobic hate crimes along with the various responses to this form of victimisation. Chapters cover a range of topics including: definitions of hate crime and Islamophobia; Islamophobic hate crime online; gender and Islamophobia; media representations of Islamophobia; and institutional Islamophobia.

Specialized.

9781138552708 (pbk.) : £29.99


Islamophobia.
Hate crimes.
Society.
Society.

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