Under Siege: Islamophobia and the 9/11 Generation

The millennial generation of Muslim youth has been profoundly impacted by the 9/11 attacks,the global "war on terror," and domestic security policies in Western nations. Jasmin Zines ethnographic study, Under Siege, examines the dynamics of Islamophobia as a system of oppression and its impact on Canadian Muslim youth, covering topics such as citizenship, identity, belonging, securitization, radicalization, campus culture, and subaltern Muslim counterpublics and resistance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 280 pages
Publication date: 05 April 2022
Publisher: McGill-Queen's University Press

The millennial generation of Muslim youth has emerged in these turbulent times, grappling with the consequences and backlash of these events.
Under Siege delves into the experiences of Canadian Muslim youth from the 9/11 generation, as they navigate the treacherous terrain of global war and terror. While numerous studies have examined the contemporary manifestations of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism, few have focused on the profound impact these experiences have on Muslim communities, particularly among younger generations.
Through in-depth interviews with over 130 young individuals, youth workers, and community leaders, Jasmin Zine's ethnographic study uncovers the intricate dynamics of Islamophobia as a system of oppression and explores its profound effects on Canadian Muslim youth.
The book addresses a range of topics, including citizenship, identity, and belonging, securitization, radicalization, campus culture in an age of empire, and subaltern Muslim counterpublics and resistance.
By providing a unique and comprehensive examination of the complex realities faced by Muslim youth in a post-9/11 world, Under Siege offers valuable insights into the ongoing struggles and resilience of this marginalized community.
Twenty years after the 9/11 attacks, Zine unveils the profound impact of the global war on terror and heightened anti-Muslim racism on a generation of Canadians who were socialized into a world where their faith and identity are constantly under threat.

Weight: 388g
Dimension: 152 x 230 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780228011194