The political appropriation of the Muslim body : Islamophobia, counter-terrorism law and gender / Susan S.M. Edwards.

Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan, [2021]

©2021.

xiii, 318 pages ; 22 cm.

Drawing upon law, politics, sociology, and gender studies, this volume explores the ways in which the Muslim body is stereotyped, interrogated, appropriated and demonized in Western societies and subject to counter-terror legislation and the suspension of human rights. The author examines the intense scrutiny of Muslim womens dress and appearance, and their experience of hate crimes, as well as how Muslim mens bodies are emasculated, effeminized and subjected to torture. Chapters explore a range of issues including Western legislation and foreign policy against the Other, orientalism, Islamophobia, masculinity, the intersection of gender with nationalism and questions about diversity, inclusion, religious freedom, citizenship and identity. This text will be of interest to scholars and students across a range of disciplines, including sociology, gender studies, law, politics, cultural studies, international relations, and human rights. Susan S.M. Edwards is Professor in Law, Emerita at University of Buckingham and has degrees in law and sociology. She is a barrister, womens rights activist and campaigner. She has researched and lectured around the world, including in the Middle East.

ebook version :

English

August 13, 2021

Includes bibliographical references and index.