Socio-economic Status of Australian Muslims

Event Name
Socio-economic Status of Australian Muslims
Date
7 November 2014
Time
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Bankstown Campus

Address (Room): Building 8, Room G.01

Description

In spite of their very favourable demographic and educational profiles, Australian Muslims continue to experience significant socio-economic disadvantage in Australia. Using 2011 census data, this paper examines various aspects of socio-economic status of Australian Muslims. The analysis shows that for a significant proportion of Muslims, socio-economic disadvantage may be becoming endemic which would have serious implications for their quality of citizenship and social integration in Australian society. Using a theoretical framework drawn from citizenship and alienation theories, the paper explores ramifications of Muslim disadvantage.

Speakers: Emeritus Prof Riaz Hassan

Web page: http://www.uws.edu.au/religion_and_society/home

Contact
Name: Judy Fishman

j.fishman@uws.edu.au

Phone: 02 9772 6440

School / Department: SSAP

Attachments