Maximising the overlapping area: multiculturalism and a Muslim identity for madrasahs in Singapore
This paper discusses the recent efforts by the Singapore government to construct a Muslim identity for the madrasahs in Singapore. By promoting a prescribed set of desired attributes for the Muslims and introducing new curriculum materials for the madrasahs, the government aspires to construct a Mus...
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| Sprache: | Englisch |
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2009
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Journal of beliefs and values
Jahr: 2009, Band: 30, Heft: 1, Seiten: 41-48 |
| weitere Schlagwörter: | B
Multiculturalism
B madrasahs B Singapore B Muslim Identity |
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| Zusammenfassung: | This paper discusses the recent efforts by the Singapore government to construct a Muslim identity for the madrasahs in Singapore. By promoting a prescribed set of desired attributes for the Muslims and introducing new curriculum materials for the madrasahs, the government aspires to construct a Muslim identity that is compatible with the principle and practice of ‘hard multiculturalism’ in Singapore. Through a content analysis of the textbooks for Islamic Social Studies used at the primary level, this paper argues that the Muslim identity that is privileged by the state is one where a ‘good’ Muslim is a good citizen who: is well‐adjusted as a full member of a secular society; is enlightened and appreciates richness of other civilisations; is inclusive and practises pluralism; and is a blessing to other communities. |
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| ISSN: | 1469-9362 |
| Enthält: | Enthalten in: Journal of beliefs and values
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/13617670902784535 |