Vliek, Maria
(2016)
Young & Muslim in Kenya.
Master thesis, Master Religion Conflict and Globalisation.
Abstract
This thesis examines the societal issues of drugs, crime, marginalisation and radicalisation in
Mombasa, Kenya, with the identity development and prosocial, moral behaviour and self-control
strategies that Muslim youth describe to employ. Radicalisation processes have been theorised from
many angles and the personal story has been stressed. This thesis elaborates on these theories by
exploring the issues that are currently relevant for the participant group as well as explore their
identity development and religious strategies for prosocial, moral behaviour and self-control.
Participants generally attempt to adhere to the Islamic standard prescribed by parents, school and
the mosque. Different domains that are relevant in the decision making processes regarding
exploration and commitment of the Muslim youth of Mombasa are addressed in the light of the
current affairs and religion: parents, siblings, friends, school, gender and ethnicity. It concludes
that religion is the moral standard that the participants wish to adhere throughout the different
domains and strategies, specifically when it concerns drugs, crime, marginalisation and
radicalisation, often presenting a foreclosed identity status.
| Type: |
Thesis
(Master)
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| Supervisors (RUG): |
| Supervisor | E-mail | Tutor organization | Tutor email |
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| Buitelaar, M.W. | M.W.Buitelaar@rug.nl | | | | Knibbe, K.E. | K.E.Knibbe@rug.nl | | |
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| Degree programme: |
Master Religion Conflict and Globalisation |
| Academic year: |
2014- 2015 |
| Date of delivery: |
25 Nov 2016 |
| Last modified: |
25 Nov 2016 14:52 |
| URI: |
https://rcs.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/91 |
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