Islamophobic Hate Crime by Imran Awan, Irene Zempi - 9781138552685

Taylor & Francis

Islamophobic Hate CrimeA Student Textbook\nAuthor(s): Imran Awan, Irene Zempi\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138552685, 978-1138552685\nSynopsis\nIn recent years, there has been a sharp increase in anti-Muslim attacks. What is driving the proliferation of these hate crimes? Why are Muslims being demonised? Building on current research and drawing upon real-life examples and case studies, this book provides an accessible introduction to Islamophobia and Islamophobic hate crimes along with the various responses to this form of victimisation. Chapters cover a range of topics including:\n\n Definitions of hate crime and Islamophobia\n\n Islamophobic hate crime online\n\n Gender and Islamophobia\n\n Media representations of Islamophobia \n\n Institutional Islamophobia\n\nAs one of the first student resources dedicated to the subject of Islamophobia, this book will be instructive and important reading for those engag.