Tag: Tariq Modood
In remembering the Charlie Hebdo attack we must not forget the responsibility that goes with free speech
On 11 January, unity marches were held across France following terrorist attacks which killed 17 people in Paris, including an attack on the headquarters of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. One of the key debates to have taken place since the attacks has focused on the issue of free speech, given the controversial nature of […]
Muslim civil society organisations in Britain negotiate accusations of sectarianism when they engage in democratic politics
Some believe the ‘Muslim vote’ might be influential in the next UK General Election in 2015. In this post, Jan Dobbernack, Nasar Meer and Tariq Modood address some misconceptions about Muslim participation in democracy. They argue that Muslims face a very challenging environment when engaging in politics, but are no more likely to be cynical […]
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