Abstract
Minorities may define themselves at a superordinate (e.g., national) level and also at a subgroup (minority) level. However, others' recognition of such dual identifications cannot be guaranteed. This paper investigates how members of a minority (Muslims in the UK) constructed their superordinate and subgroup identities in such a way as to assert a commonality with British non-Muslims whilst asserting their religious subgroup's distinctiveness. Reporting qualitative data obtained through interviews (N = 28), the analysis explores how British Muslims negotiated concerns over commonality and distinctiveness through describing themselves as being British in a Muslim way. The implications of these self-definitions for the theorization of dual identities, their recognition, and intergroup relations are discussed.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 251-270 |
| Number of pages | 20 |
| Journal | Political Psychology |
| Volume | 32 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2011 |
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Dual identities and their recognition : minority group members' perspectives. / Hopkins, Nick.
In: Political Psychology, Vol. 32, No. 2, 04.2011, p. 251-270.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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AU - Hopkins, Nick
PY - 2011/4
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AB - Minorities may define themselves at a superordinate (e.g., national) level and also at a subgroup (minority) level. However, others' recognition of such dual identifications cannot be guaranteed. This paper investigates how members of a minority (Muslims in the UK) constructed their superordinate and subgroup identities in such a way as to assert a commonality with British non-Muslims whilst asserting their religious subgroup's distinctiveness. Reporting qualitative data obtained through interviews (N = 28), the analysis explores how British Muslims negotiated concerns over commonality and distinctiveness through describing themselves as being British in a Muslim way. The implications of these self-definitions for the theorization of dual identities, their recognition, and intergroup relations are discussed.
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DO - 10.1111/j.1467-9221.2010.00804.x
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VL - 32
SP - 251
EP - 270
JO - Political Psychology
JF - Political Psychology
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