Being German, Becoming Muslim

Race, Religion, and Conversion in the New Europe

Autor*innen

• Esra Özyürek

Parameter

• 192 Seiten
• 7 Lesestunden

• Anthropologie
• Esoterik & Religion
• Islam
• Religion
• Sachliteratur

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The book presents an insightful exploration of the experiences of converts to Islam in Germany, highlighting their quest for a nonethnic identity within the religion. Ozyurek illustrates how these individuals navigate their dual identity as Germans and Muslims, revealing the tensions this creates with certain segments of the German state. Through thoughtful portraits, the narrative sheds light on the unique challenges and transformations faced by new Muslims in a European context, offering a compelling perspective on cultural integration and identity.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Einband: Hardcover