 | Experiences of Islamophobia: Living with Racism in the Neoliberal Era Subjects: Area Studies; Social Sciences; Sociology & Social Policy; Middle East Studies; Criminology and Criminal Justice; Political Islam; Police; Violent Crime; Victims and Victimology; Religion; Race & Ethnic Studies; Social Policy; Social Theory; Since 9/11 interest in Islamophobia has steadily increased - as has the number of academic publications discussing the phenomenon. However, theoretical expositions have dominated the field. Lived experiences of Islamophobia, by contrast, have received little attention. In recognition of the importance of addressing this imbalance, this book provides theoretically-informed analyses alongside everyday testimonies of anti-Muslim racism, set comparatively in an international context. Carr argues that the failure of the neoliberal state to collect data on anti-Muslim racism highlights the perpetuation of 'race' blindness within governance. Not only does this mean that the salience of racism is denied in the lives of those who experience it, but this also enables the state to absolve itself from challenging the issue and providing the necessary supports to Muslim communities. Offering original empirical research and theoretical engagement with the concept of 'race'-blind neoliberal governance, this book will appeal to students and scholars across the social sciences, in addition to policymakers and activists working in this topical area. James Carr is a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Sociology, University of Limerick, Ireland. |
