Oliver Scharbrodt
Researcher
From Irish Exceptionalism to European Normality? : The New Islamic Presence in the Republic of Ireland
Author
Summary, in English
Due to its colonial past, Ireland has often been described as an exceptional state in Western Europe. The discourse of Irish exceptionalism also suggests a smoother path of integration for Muslim migrants compared to other Western European countries. Apart form providing an overview of Muslim immigration to the Republic of Ireland in the last 20 years, the paper critically engages with the discourse of Irish exceptionalism and discusses how Ireland's experience of colonialism shapes current discourses on the new Islamic presence in the Republic of Ireland.
Publishing year
2014-11-20
Language
English
Pages
147-160
Publication/Series
Etudes Irlandaises
Volume
39
Issue
2
Document type
Journal article
Topic
- Religious Studies
Keywords
- post-colonialism
- religion - religious practice
- religion - Islam
- religious diversity
- society and religion
- Irish State (Republic of Ireland),
- immigration
- European Union / EEC
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Other
- ISSN: 2259-8863