Barriers facing young muslims in accessing mainstream provision in Leicester.

Date
2007-06-01
Authors
Sallah, Momodou
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
ISSN
1447-9532
Volume Title
Publisher
International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations
Peer reviewed
Abstract
Description
This paper examines barriers young Muslims face in accessing mainstream provision. It is based on research carried out in Leicester, one of Europe’s most diverse cities. The analysis is based on the findings from structured questionnaire responses from 500 young Muslims, six focus groups with 40 young people, one with Muslim parents, eight representatives of statutory organisations and eight representatives of voluntary/madresah Muslim organisations. The article looks beyond the rhetoric of “war on terror” and “threat of Islamic extremism” to the concrete forms of social organisation and their limitations in addressing issues of importance to young Muslims.
Keywords
RAE 2008, UoA 40 Social Work and Social Policy & Administration
Citation
Sallah, M.L. (2007) Barriers facing young muslims in accessing mainstream provision in Leicester.International Journal of Diversity in Organisations, Communities and Nations, 7 (3), pp. 99-108.
Research Institute
Institute for Research in Criminology, Community, Education and Social Justice