The Traveling Minzu: Uyghur Muslim Migration and the Negotiation of Identities

The book explores the social transformation of Uyghur immigrants in China, Russia, the former Soviet Union, and Australia, highlighting the role of Islam in assisting and integrating Muslim minorities. It challenges the ethnocentric concept of "Chinese" and "Chinese overseas."

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The study of Uyghur immigrants, as one of China's largest Muslim communities, is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that encompasses international and geopolitical contexts. Spanning across several geographic regions, including China, the former Soviet Union, Russia, and Australia, these migrants have experienced significant social transformation. Despite their growing presence, Uyghur immigrants remain understudied, making it essential to understand their experiences and contributions to their host societies.

This research paper aims to shed light on the role of Islam in assisting and integrating Muslim minorities in both China and Australia. By examining the experiences of Uyghur immigrants, we can better understand the challenges and opportunities they face in their new environments.

One of the key findings of this study is the significant role that Islam plays in the lives of Uyghur immigrants. Despite facing discrimination and marginalization in some parts of China, Uyghur Muslims have found solace and support in their faith. Islamic practices and traditions have helped them maintain their cultural identity and preserve their religious beliefs while adapting to their new surroundings.

Furthermore, the research demonstrates the significant role of Islam in assisting and integrating Muslim minorities in both China and Australia. The study highlights the importance of promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding to foster social cohesion and harmony. It also emphasizes the need for governments and communities to address the underlying issues that contribute to discrimination and marginalization, such as poverty, education, and social exclusion.

Challenges to the ethnocentric concept of "Chinese" and "Chinese overseas" are also addressed in this study. The research challenges the notion that all Chinese immigrants are homogeneous and suggests that there are diverse cultural and religious backgrounds within the Chinese community. It also highlights the experiences of Chinese immigrants who have been marginalized and excluded in their host societies, such as the Uyghur immigrants in China and the Chinese Muslims in Australia.

In conclusion, the study of Uyghur immigrants provides valuable insights into the complex and multifaceted phenomenon of Muslim immigration. By examining the role of Islam in assisting and integrating Muslim minorities in both China and Australia, we can better understand the challenges and opportunities they face in their new environments. This research contributes to the growing body of knowledge on Muslim immigration and highlights the importance of promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding to foster social cohesion and harmony.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032205403