Overview

This book offers an innovative perspective on Muslim family life in British society. Drawing on recent debates, the book considers how theories of family have overlooked Muslim families, and offers a comprehensive framework to address this oversight. Informed by decolonising approaches, the book sheds light on the impact of narrow and stigmatising perspectives that shape our understanding of Muslim families. The author pays close attention to the increasing diversity of family forms and to the role of gender and generation, while also considering race, ethnicity and class. In doing so, she demonstrates how a better understanding of Muslim family life can inform policies to address inequalities, and advocates for placing Muslim families at the heart of policy solutions.

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9781529221718

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“This book provides much-needed contemporary insights into the realities of Muslim family life in minority contexts. Britton tackles the key issues head-on with nuanced coverage of structural and cultural explanations, challenging stubborn stereotypes with theoretical rigour and cultural humility.” Asma Khan, Cardiff University

“This book makes visible the richness, complexity and dynamism of British Muslim families, calling for family and relationship studies to talk back to and challenge racist discourses.” Kaveri Qureshi, University of Edinburgh “This book provides much-needed contemporary insights into the realities of Muslim family life in minority contexts. Britton tackles the key issues head-on with nuanced coverage of structural and cultural explanations, challenging stubborn stereotypes with theoretical rigour and cultural humility.” Asma Khan, Cardiff University

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Joanne Britton is a Senior Lecturer in Applied Sociology at the University of Sheffield.

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