Transition in self-identity: a sociological narrative of Tamil Muslims in Malaysia
The history of Tamil Muslims is intertwined with the Malay Archipelago since antiquity because of their geographical proximity. A community that has valued its heritage is now forced to reinvigorate itself and bridge through the current socio-economic and political scenario of Malaysia. The subseque...
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| description | The history of Tamil Muslims is intertwined with the Malay Archipelago since antiquity because of their geographical proximity. A community that has valued its heritage is now forced to reinvigorate itself and bridge through the current socio-economic and political scenario of Malaysia. The subsequent change in self-identity is viewed through the socio-historic approach of Anthony Giddens and the Assimilation Theory of Milton Gordon. The ethnicity with which the Tamil Muslims associate themselves has changed from Tamil to Malay, a shift highlighted among the younger citizens, carving a niche for themselves in society. The importance of a biographical narrative and the reflexivity of a modern society in the conceptualization of self-identity is noted in the case of Tamil Muslims in Malaysia. |
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| spelling | iium-798172020-03-27T13:48:21Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/79817/ Transition in self-identity: a sociological narrative of Tamil Muslims in Malaysia Mushtaq Ahmed, Younus Ahmed Basir, Norasikin HM Sociology HM1 Sociology (General and theoretical) HM621 Culture HM711 Groups and organizations The history of Tamil Muslims is intertwined with the Malay Archipelago since antiquity because of their geographical proximity. A community that has valued its heritage is now forced to reinvigorate itself and bridge through the current socio-economic and political scenario of Malaysia. The subsequent change in self-identity is viewed through the socio-historic approach of Anthony Giddens and the Assimilation Theory of Milton Gordon. The ethnicity with which the Tamil Muslims associate themselves has changed from Tamil to Malay, a shift highlighted among the younger citizens, carving a niche for themselves in society. The importance of a biographical narrative and the reflexivity of a modern society in the conceptualization of self-identity is noted in the case of Tamil Muslims in Malaysia. Taylor and Francis Inc. 2019-10-02 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/79817/13/79817_Transition%20in%20self-identity%20a%20sociological.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/79817/7/79817_Transition%20in%20Self-Identity%20A%20Sociological%20Narrative%20of%20Tamil%20Muslims%20in%20Malaysia_SCOPUS.pdf Mushtaq Ahmed, Younus Ahmed and Basir, Norasikin (2019) Transition in self-identity: a sociological narrative of Tamil Muslims in Malaysia. Identity, 19 (4). pp. 277-293. ISSN 1528-3488 E-ISSN 1532-706X https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15283488.2019.1678040?scroll=top&needAccess=true&journalCode=hidn20 10.1080/15283488.2019.1678040 |
| spellingShingle | HM Sociology HM1 Sociology (General and theoretical) HM621 Culture HM711 Groups and organizations Mushtaq Ahmed, Younus Ahmed Basir, Norasikin Transition in self-identity: a sociological narrative of Tamil Muslims in Malaysia |
| title | Transition in self-identity: a sociological narrative of Tamil Muslims in Malaysia |
| title_full | Transition in self-identity: a sociological narrative of Tamil Muslims in Malaysia |
| title_fullStr | Transition in self-identity: a sociological narrative of Tamil Muslims in Malaysia |
| title_full_unstemmed | Transition in self-identity: a sociological narrative of Tamil Muslims in Malaysia |
| title_short | Transition in self-identity: a sociological narrative of Tamil Muslims in Malaysia |
| title_sort | transition in self-identity: a sociological narrative of tamil muslims in malaysia |
| topic | HM Sociology HM1 Sociology (General and theoretical) HM621 Culture HM711 Groups and organizations |
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