Marginalities and Mobilities among India's Muslims: Elusive Citizenship

This book explores the impact of marginality on Indian Muslims, challenging stereotypes and examining issues of citizenship, collective violence, and civil and criminal jurisprudence. It highlights the diverse experiences of Muslims in India, including violence, economic exclusion, employment aspirations, social mobility, and the relationship between Islam, development, and globalization.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into the profound impact of marginality on the daily lives of Indian Muslims, challenging prevailing myths and stereotypes that have shaped their public perception. It engages with critical issues such as citizenship, collective violence, and civil and criminal jurisprudence, exploring the intricate connections between development, marginality, and citizenship in modern democracies.

Rather than presenting a singular narrative of a community on a downward slope, the chapters in this volume showcase the diverse experiences of Muslims in India, encompassing themes such as violence and marginalization among minorities, the challenges faced by Indian Muslims in the ghettoized economy, employment aspirations of low-income Muslim men, intergenerational social mobility, the nature of the middle class, and the complex interplay between Islam, development, and globalization.

By examining these diverse aspects of Muslim life, the book offers a comprehensive understanding of the living conditions and challenges faced by this community in India. It is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers in political studies, sociology, political sociology, minority studies, public policy, religion, citizenship studies, diversity and inclusion studies, and social anthropology.

The book contributes to the ongoing debate about the role of religion and citizenship in shaping social identities and experiences, and it provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of marginalization and inclusion in contemporary societies.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032248288