Generation M: Young Muslims Changing the World

ISBN-13: 9781780769097 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 352 str.

Shelina Janmohamed

Opis

What does it mean to be young and Muslim today? There is a segment of the world's 1.8 billion Muslims that is more influential than any other, and will shape not just the future generations of Muslims, but also the world around them: meet 'Generation M'. Tech-savvy and self-empowered, Generation M believe their identity encompasses both faith and modernity. Shelina Janmohamed, award-winning author and leading voice on Muslim youth, investigates this growing cultural phenomenon, at a time where understanding the mindset of young Muslims, and what drives them, is critical. Exploring fashion magazines, social networking and everyday consumer choices, Generation M shows how this dynamic section of our society is not only adapting to Western consumerism, but reclaiming it as its own. From the 'Mipsters' to the 'Haloodies', Halal internet dating to Muslim boy bands, Generation M are making their mark. It's time to get hijabilicious Huffington Post 'Top 10 books about Muslims and Islam' December 2016

Spis treści

Salam, Generation M!Introduction: the rise of Generation M 5Their influence as the 'third billion' and why we need to pay attention 5Chapter 2: Global trends shaping the emergence of Generation M 12Creativity born of constraints 12Chapter 3: Meet Generation M! 24Getting to know Generation M, what shapes them and the qualities that make them different 24The rise of the global Muslim lifestyleChapter 4: You had me at halal 38Why 21st century halal is important for everyone 38Chapter 5: the four F's of Generation M's 'Muslim lifestyle' 53Food, finance, pharma and fun 53Chapter 6: The digital ummah 68How Dar al-Internet, real world and virtual technologies are enhancing community and religiosity 68Culture: the new Muslim coolChapter 7: God gave (halal) rock and roll to you 79The soundtrack of Generation M 79Chapter 8: Haloodies and hijabiliciousness 89The language of Generation M 89Chapter 9: What does a Muslim look like? And what catches their eye? 102The visual identity, expression and semiotics for Generation M 102Chapter 10: Superheroes, video games and branding 116The tsunami of cultural expression hits our shores 116The 21st century ummahChapter 11: Celebrate good times (and remember the sad ones) 130The big events of Muslim life 130Chapter 12: Better together 148From individual to ummah: sex, love, marriage, family and community 148Chapter 13: Revolution unveiled 158Generation M women at the forefront of faith and modernity 158Chapter 14: Small but significant 176The patriotic, proud and pioneering minorities of Generation M 176The future: creating a dialogueChapter 15: The ties that bind Generation M to the wider world 192Culture, commerce and charity 192Chapter 16: On the cutting edge 203Generation M are the pioneers of global consumer trends 203Chapter 17: Talk to us, we are alive! 217Starting the conversation with Generation M 217

O autorze

Shelina Zahra Janmohamed writes columns for EMEL magazine and The Muslim News. She also regularly contributes to the UK's The Guardian, the BBC and Channel 4. She is much in demand as a commentator on radio and television and has appeared on programmes, including Newsnight and The Heaven and Earth Show. Her award-winning blog, Spirit21, is hugely popular. She is a graduate of New College, Oxford. She lives in London. Love in a Headscarf is her first book.