Perceptions of Discrimination as a Marker of Integration Among Muslim-Canadians: The Role of Religiosity, Ethnic Identity, and Gender

Rashelle V. H. Litchmore () and Saba Safdar
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Rashelle V. H. Litchmore: University of Guelph, Centre for Cross-Cultural Research
Saba Safdar: University of Guelph, Centre for Cross-Cultural Research

Journal of International Migration and Integration, 2015, vol. 16, issue 1, No 11, 187-204

Abstract: Abstract Although Muslim-Canadians report general satisfaction with their lives (Adams, 2009), there is evidence that their circumstances within Canada are less than ideal (Beyer, 2005; Helly, 2004). This study was designed to investigate perceptions of discrimination among Muslim-Canadians and to determine whether these perceptions were related to levels of religiosity, ethnic identity, and gender. The role of generational status was also explored. Seventy-seven students (ages 18 to 29) who self-identified as Muslim were recruited in Southern Ontario, Canada. Overall, participants reported moderate levels of perceived discrimination. A positive relationship between religiosity and perceptions of discrimination was found, but not between ethnic identity and perceptions of discrimination. Additionally, Muslim women perceived greater discrimination than Muslim men. Few differences between first- and second-generation Muslim-Canadians were found. The results are discussed within the literature on Muslims and minorities in North America and signify the importance of understanding Muslim experiences in Canadian society.

Keywords: Muslim-Canadians; Ethnic identity; Religiosity; Perceptions of discrimination (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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