Young American Muslims Dynamics of Identity

What is it like to be a young Muslim in America? Many young Americans cherish an American dream, 'that all men are created equal. And the election of America’s first black President in 2008 has shown that America has moved forward. Yet since 9/11 Muslim Americans have faced renewed challenges,...

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Main Author: Kabir, Nahid Afrose
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh University Press 2012
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