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
- Contact
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Name: Judy Fishman
Phone: 02 9772 6440
School / Department: SSAP
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