
Between Cultures considers the position of young Asians in Britain in relation to education, employment, housing, the police and the responses they encounter from these institutions. It explores the cultural issues of family, marriage, religion and mother tongue, and the roles of Asian parents and the Asian community are analysed. Muhammad Anwar goes on to compare the situation of young Asians with that of young people generally, and to those in similar circumstances but with different backgrounds and religions.
This work investigates the socio-economic and cultural integration of young Asians in Britain, focusing on the friction between traditional heritage and institutional environments. Muhammad Anwar, a noted researcher in race relations and social policy, utilizes sociological data to examine how young people navigate systemic challenges in housing, employment, and education. The book provides a framework for understanding the interplay between familial expectations, religious identity, and the broader British social structure.
What You Will Find
Experts recognize this text as a foundational sociological study regarding the integration of minority populations in the United Kingdom. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose and the clarity with which the author presents his empirical findings.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
2002-01-01
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN-10:
0203019571
ISBN-13:
9780203019573
No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!