An anthropology of Muslims in Europe - A modest attempt by Martijn
A weekly round up of writings on the Internet, some relevant for my research, some political, some funny but all of them interesting (Dutch/English). (As usual to a large extent based upon suggestions from Dutch, other European, American and Middle Eastern readers. Thank you all.)
Religie, religieuze uitingen in het openbaar staan vaak garant voor de nodige discussies. De openbare ruimte moet neutraal zijn voor sommigen, wat dat verder ook mag betekenen. Maar voor wie is het eigenlijk gevaarlijker? Voor de neutraliteit of de biddende moslim?
A weekly round up of writings on the Internet, some relevant for my research, some political, some funny but all of them interesting (Dutch/English). (As usual to a large extent based upon suggestions from Dutch, other European, American and Middle Eastern readers. Thank you all.)
Hoe dienen onderzoekers zich te verhouden tot een onderwerp dat door en door gepolitiseerd is?
The Yearbook of Muslims in Europe will provide an up-to-date account of the situation of Muslims in Europe. Covering 37 countries of western, central and south-eastern Europe, the Yearbook will consist of three sections. The first section presents a country-by-country summary of essential data (incl. NL) with basic statistics with evaluations of their reliability, surveys of legal status and arrangements, organizations, etc. providing an annually updated reference source. The second section will contain analysis and research articles on issues and themes of current relevance written by experts in the field. The final section will provide reviews of recently published books of significance.
Het tweede nummer van Migrantenstudies van dit jaar staat inmiddels online met artikelen over de geschiedenis van ethnocentrische reacties in Nederland, criminaliteitsbestrijding en een discussie over de Putnam-these.
Het ‘Leiden University Centre for the Study of Islam and Society’ (LUCIS) is een samenwerkingsverband van Leidse wetenschappers uit verschillende faculteiten die zich vanuit verschillende vakgebieden bezighouden met islam en moslimsamenlevingen. De expertise van het LUCIS is gericht op het Midden-Oosten en Noord-Afrika, Zuidoost-Azië waaronder Indonesië, alsmede op Nederland en het Westen. Woendag 14 oktober 2009 is de openingsconferentie.
A weekly round up of writings on the Internet, some relevant for my research, some political, some funny but all of them interesting (Dutch/English). (As usual to a large extent based upon suggestions from Dutch, other European, American and Middle Eastern readers. Thank you all.)
As a preview to a limited-time offer of FREE ACCESS to 10+ years of Anthrosource content in November and December, AAA and Wiley-Blackwell invite you to view the Top 25 Anthrosource Articles of 2009.
Two researches on radicalization show that when particular aspects of people’s life are perceived as unjust this is likely to result in muslim radicalism and rightwing extremism. Together with sensitivity for personal uncertainty and group threats this can easily lead to externally oriented negative emotions (such as anger) and intentions to engage in radical and even violent behavior. Socio-economic disadvantage and political factors, along with historical grievances, play a part in the development of radicalized collective action.
