Open AccessMuslim Citizens in the West
Author(s) -
Jan A. Ali
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
american journal of islam and society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2690-3741
pISSN - 2690-3733
DOI - 10.35632/ajis.v25i1.1508
Subject(s) - theme (computing) , politics , inclusion (mineral) , event (particle physics) , variety (cybernetics) , media studies , sociology , socioeconomic status , gender studies , political science , history , library science , law , demography , population , physics , quantum mechanics , artificial intelligence , computer science , operating system
The Centre for Muslim States and Societies, in collaboration with theAustralian Institute of InternationalAffairs (WesternAustralia Branch), heldthe Fulbright International Symposium at the University ofWestern Australia,Perth, on 1-3 August 2007. Associate Professor Samina Yasmeen (symposiumconvenor) welcomed the participants, and Professor Allan Robson(vice chancellor, University ofWesternAustralia) formally opened the event.The symposium’s objective was to explore complex socioeconomic,religio-cultural, and political factors involved in contributing to a sense ofinclusion or exclusion on the part of minorityMuslim communities living intheWest. The twenty-seven presenters, fifteen from abroad and twelve fromAustralia, analyzed the theme of “Muslim Citizens in the West: PromotingSocial Inclusion” during the event’s eight themed panels from a variety ofperspectives ...