1.Conceptualising Civil Society, the Intersection of Religion and Muslims in Australia -- 2.Researching through Phenomenological Inquiry -- 3.Muslim Communities in Australia: Past and Present Community Building -- 4.Engaging in Active Citizenship: Social Capital, Social Exclusion and Social Inclusion -- 5.Visible and Vocal Voices of Islam: The Impact of 9/11 on Australian Muslim Civil Society Organisations -- 6.̀€Bringing the Two Worlds Together': Negotiating Minority Identity in a Multicultural Western Context
Summary
The Phenomenology of Community Activism explores how MCSOs have responded to the challenges of the Australian socio-political context, the perceived impact of these experiences, and how Islam is manifested within the contexts of these experiences. In contrast to much publicised jihadist and radical groups, MCSOs are far more representative of Muslim communities and integral to the long-term position of Islam in Australia. This book offers researchers, policy makers and those engaged in community development a rich understanding of Muslim community building, engagement and agency.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages [195]-216) and index
