Müssig S, Weinmann K (2025)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2025
Book Volume: 14
Pages Range: 186-207
Journal Issue: 2
DOI: 10.1163/22117954-bja10124
In contrast to the general expectation, survey studies show that Muslims living in Western democracies display higher levels of support towards the political system and its objects than their non-Muslim fellow citizens. However, research also showed that trust towards political institutions decreases when immigrants of Muslim faith in Western democracy feel discriminated. Based on group discussions with Muslim men and women (n = 36) in a southern German town, we examine the positions that Muslims disclose towards the political system and its objects, when recalling expe-riences of discrimination. Furthermore, we analyze how belonging to the political community is negotiated and how participants evaluate developments in Germany regarding societal cohesion, mutual respect, and acceptance. To get a nuanced under¬standing of Muslims' attitudes we draw on Easton's (1965, 1975) concept of political support and ideas from procedural justice theory to differentiate between ability and willingness components of performance.
APA:
Müssig, S., & Weinmann, K. (2025). Muslims' Experiences with Discrimination, Political Support, and Future Expectations. Journal of Muslims in Europe, 14(2), 186-207. https://doi.org/10.1163/22117954-bja10124
MLA:
Müssig, Stephanie, and Katharina Weinmann. "Muslims' Experiences with Discrimination, Political Support, and Future Expectations." Journal of Muslims in Europe 14.2 (2025): 186-207.
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