This topic was also held as a lecture at the international conference "Journeys across B/Orders in Canadian Studies" at Marburg University in June ,2022.
Life of Muslims in Canada has drastically been changed by the events of 9/11 and the Anti-terrorism Act of December 18th, 2001 which created new and static ethnic, cultural and religious borders – both visible and invisible – between Muslim communities and the ROC. It is exactly here where the group of Canadian Muslim writers (writers stemming from Muslim countries but now living and working in Canada) have tried to bring Islam and Muslim existence in the West closer to Canadian society while reflecting on what Larissa Lai calls a "politics and poetics of relation".
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- The role of Canadian Muslim writing – a survey.
- Patterns of the representation of the Muslim male
- Close analysis of chosen novels...
- Farzana Doctor, Six Metres of Pavement (2011).
- Kamal Al-Solaylee, Intolerable. A Memoir of Extremes ( 2012).
- Hasan Namir, God in Pink ( 2015)..
- Ausma Zehanat Khan, The Unquiet Dead (2017)
- Arif Anwar, The Storm ( 2018) ....
- Conclusion..
- Bibliography...
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This essay explores the portrayal of Muslim men in Canadian literature, examining how these writers navigate the complexities of identity, belonging, and cultural borders. It analyzes how these characters grapple with the challenges of navigating their Muslim heritage within a Western context, particularly in the aftermath of 9/11 and the rise of Islamophobia.
- The role of Canadian Muslim writers in bridging cultural divides
- The impact of 9/11 and the Anti-Terrorism Act on Muslim identity in Canada
- The representation of Muslim male characters in Canadian literature
- Themes of morality, identity, belonging, and transnationalism
- Exploring the intersections of religion, culture, and gender identity
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction establishes the significance of border narratives in Canadian literature, exploring how borders function as both physical and symbolic boundaries, shaping individual and collective identities. The essay examines the role of Canadian Muslim writers in depicting the experiences of Muslim individuals navigating these borders.
The essay delves into the representation of Muslim men in Canadian literature, exploring patterns and themes across various works. This includes a close analysis of specific novels, including "Six Metres of Pavement" by Farzana Doctor, "Intolerable. A Memoir of Extremes" by Kamal Al-Solaylee, "God in Pink" by Hasan Namir, "The Unquiet Dead" by Ausma Zehanat Khan, and "The Storm" by Arif Anwar.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This essay focuses on the key themes of border crossing, Canadian Muslim writing, representation of Muslim males, cultural identity, and transnationalism. The analysis highlights the experiences of Muslim individuals in Canada, examining their struggles with belonging, prejudice, and the complexities of navigating multiple cultural contexts.
- Citation du texte
- Dr. Matthias Dickert (Auteur), 2022, The fruition of the Muslim male. The role and presentation of Muslim life in Canada, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1265781
