1st Edition
Young Muslim Change-Makers Grassroots Charities Rethinking Modern Societies
By William Barylo
Copyright 2018
162 Pages
by
Routledge
162 Pages
15 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
162 Pages
15 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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The Muslim charity sector is stronger than ever, attracting thousands of volunteers and millions of pounds in donations. In times of mobile internet and social media, young people have set up small scale charities in urban areas, providing general social services to Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Breaking away from bureaucratic non-governmental organisations and traditional faith-based charities,... Read more
Introduction 1 What Sociology for Islam? 2 Muslim Grassroots Charities and Method 3. Islamophobia: Countering Alienation 4. The Attractive Middle-Way 5. Crafting an Active Citizenship 6. Neoliberal Metacolonisation 7. From Resistance to Self-Determination Conclusion
Biography
William Barylo is an independent researcher focusing on the articulations between diasporic cultures, religions and hyper-modernity from a decolonial and restorative perspective. He is an awarded photographer and film maker, having directed the internationally released documentary "Polish Muslims: an unexpected meeting".
