This Element focuses on how narrative is used to construct religious identity in superdiverse contexts, considering specifically how people talk about their own religious identity, and the religious identity of others. Drawing on interviews with twenty-five participants, and numerous site visits throughout the city of Birmingham (UK), the analysis focuses on how self and other positioning is used to construct religious identity in talk about beliefs, actions, and behaviours in different contexts. Additionally, the analysis shows how conflict emerges and is resolved in spaces where people of different faiths and no faith interact, and how people talk about and understand community. Finally, a model for talking about faith in diverse contexts is presented to help people find common goals and act together towards shared interests.
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1. Background; 2. Methods; 3. Self-identity and construction; 4. Building community; 5. Living superdiversity; Conclusion: Stories and understanding; References.
This Element shows that talk about religious superdiversity brings a focus on shared values and personal growth.

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ISBN
9781009475983
Publisert
2024-05-09
Utgiver
Cambridge University Press
Vekt
260 gr
Høyde
235 mm
Bredde
159 mm
Dybde
10 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
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Product language
Engelsk
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Product format
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Antall sider
78

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