Impact of Islamophobia on Post-Secondary Muslim Students Attending Ontario Universities

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  • Author(s): Alizai, Hassina (ORCID Alizai, Hassina (ORCID 0000-0002-8890-2812)
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Race, Ethnicity and Education. 2021 24(3):357-374.
  • Publication Date:
    2021
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Research
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      18
    • Education Level:
      Higher Education
      Postsecondary Education
    • Subject Terms:
      Islam; Social Bias; Muslims; College Students; Terrorism; Fear; Religious Factors; Self Concept; Advocacy; Activism; Citizen Participation; Intergroup Relations; Educational Experience; Student Attitudes; Gender Differences; Foreign Countries
    • Subject Terms:
      Canada
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/13613324.2020.1798388
    • ISSN:
      1361-3324
    • Abstract:
      This study investigated the experiences of Muslim students attending Canadian institutions of higher education in the context of increasing Islamophobia. Qualitative semi-structured interviewing was used to explore the impact of anti-Muslim sentiment on the academic experiences of Muslim students and patterns of identity construction subsequent to recent national and international terrorism-labeled events such as the 2015 Paris bombings and 2015 San Bernardino mass shooting. Analysis of interview data yielded two major themes: (a) the formation of a strong religious identity in response to experiences of Islamophobia and (b) a distinction between general Islamophobia and gendered Islamophobia. The findings suggest that Muslim students in the current post 9/11 era are becoming increasingly devout, have a strong attachment to their religious identity, and are at the forefront of advocating for Muslims through education, activism, civic participation, and interfaith dialogue.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2021
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1292356