A Measure of Islamophobia. Issue 1 (1st April 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: S. Sayyid
• Is Part Of: Islamophobia studies journal. Volume 2:Issue 1(2013)
• Page Start: 10
• Page End: 25
• Publication Date: 2014-04-01
• Subjects: Islamophobia -- Periodicals; Islamophobia; Periodicals; 305.697
• DOI: 10.13169/islastudj.2.1.0010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2325-8381

Abstract

Abstract : The growing literature on Islamophobia is dominated by empirical studies, the analysis of media representations and socio-psychological approaches, while many of these studies have been valuable in illustrating the range of expressions of Islamophobia; they have been less successful in understanding the phenomena, and mapping its relationship with other forms of discriminatory practices such as racism and anti-Semitism. This article presents a conceptual examination of the category of Islamophobia and the work it is called upon to do in contemporary debates, as prelude to a discussion about what a theorization of this concept could contribute to the field of social analysis and policy.