{"product_id":"respectable-muslims-morals-and-manners-of-minority-citizens-in-france-hardback-9781009535724","title":"Respectable Muslims; Morals and Manners of Minority Citizens in France (Hardback) 9781009535724","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eRespectable Muslims\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eMorals and Manners of Minority Citizens in France\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis book tells the story of Muslim citizens in France and their struggle for respect using politeness and social upliftment.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eMargot Dazey (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009535724, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 19 December 2024\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e276 pages\u003cbr\u003e23.5 x 15.9 x 2.1 cm, 0.55 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHow do Muslims deal with the ever-increasing pressure to assimilate into European societies? Respectable Muslims tells the story of pious citizens who struggle for fair treatment and dignity through good manners and social upliftment. Based on an ethnographic inquiry into France's most prominent Muslim organization, the Union des organisations islamiques de France, the book shows how a non-confrontational approach underpins the fast-expanding Islamic revival movement in Europe. This method is mapped into Islamic notions of proper conduct, such as ihsān (excellence) or ṣabr (patience). These practices of exemplariness also reflect the often-overlooked class divisions separating Muslim communities, with middle-class leaders seeking to curb the so-called 'conspicuous' practices of lower-class worshippers. Chapters demonstrate that the insistence on good behavior comes with costs, both individually and collectively. Respectable Muslims expands on the concept of respectability politics to engage in a trans-Atlantic conversation on the role of class and morals in minority politics.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. The (Un)making of respectability\u003cbr\u003e 2. Proving Frenchness: Loyal Muslims in a globalized world\u003cbr\u003e 3. Allaying suspicions: Reliable Muslims in an age of terror\u003cbr\u003e 4. Keeping order: responsible Muslims against urban unrest\u003cbr\u003e 5. Practicing discreetly: Enlightened Muslims under the secular gaze\u003cbr\u003e 6. Uplifting the community: Deserving Muslims in liberal times\u003cbr\u003e 7. Facing hostility graciously: Self-contained Muslims in a colorblind society\u003cbr\u003e 8. Respectable citizens in uncertain environments.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Religious groups: social \u0026amp; cultural aspects [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Religious groups: social \u0026amp; cultural aspects\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Religious%20groups:%20social%20\u0026amp;%20cultural%20aspects%20%5BJFSR%5D%22\"\u003eJFSR\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52415646957848,"sku":"9781009535724","price":79.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009535724i.jpg?v=1784420266","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/respectable-muslims-morals-and-manners-of-minority-citizens-in-france-hardback-9781009535724","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}