This new volume seeks to showcase the latest research into Muslim
political participation both in terms of electoral politics and
civil society initiatives. Muslims play a prominent role in British
political life and have been represented in various elected
positions since Bashir Maan became a member for Glasgow City
Council in 1970. Yet what do we actually know about the involvement
of British Muslims beyond the existence of a handful of Muslim MPs?
What is unique about political participation in Muslim communities?
All the major parties actively seek to court a Muslim electorate as
evidenced by the establishment of groups such as the Conservative
Muslim Forum. Despite the impact that Muslims have had on election
campaigns and their roles in various political institutions,
research on this topic remains scant. Indeed, much of the existing
work was couched within the broader areas of the participation of
ethnic minorities or the impact of race on electoral politics. This
work addresses this lacuna by highlighting different aspects of
Muslim participation in British politics. It investigates voting
patterns and election campaigns, civil society and grassroots
political movements, the engagement of young people and the
participation of Muslims in formal political institutions. Written
in an accessible style, this book will be of interest to students
and scholars in a wide range of areas.
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