Islam, Muslims, and an Anthropologist
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Muslims in the UK, as in another countries both in the geographical west or east, have to reflect carefully on the issue of child abuse within their heterogeneous communities as well as religious organisations, instead of wrapping themselves in a cloak.
Topics: anthropology, Anti-Semitism, BBC, Catholic Church, Censorship, child abuse, Democracy and Justice, education, Ethics, Ethnic Minorities, Europe, Freedom, Gender, honor, Imams, Immigration, Islam, Islam in Europe, Islamophobia, Journalism, Mosque, Muslim family, Muslims, Politics, Religion, Research, Sexuality, shame, sociology, tradition
Topics: anthropology, Anti-Semitism, BBC, Catholic Church, Censorship, child abuse, Democracy and Justice, education, Ethics, Ethnic Minorities, Europe, Freedom, Gender, honor, Imams, Immigration, Islam, Islam in Europe, Islamophobia, Journalism, Mosque, Muslim family, Muslims, Politics, Religion, Research, Sexuality, shame, sociology, tradition

As many of you know, I am in Singapore enjoying the multi-ethnic and religious diversity of this city-state. I have also enjoyed different styles of communities’ hospitality. All marked by respect for the guest (in my case an evident foreigner) and...
Topics: anthropology, democracy, Democracy and Justice, Ethnic Minorities, Europe, Fascism, fingerprints, Immigration, Islam, Islam in Europe, Islamophobia, Italy, Journalism, Lega Nord, Mario Borghezio, Muslims, Politics, racism, Refugees, Religion, Robert Spencer, Singapore, World cup Italian Fascists
Topics: anthropology, democracy, Democracy and Justice, Ethnic Minorities, Europe, Fascism, fingerprints, Immigration, Islam, Islam in Europe, Islamophobia, Italy, Journalism, Lega Nord, Mario Borghezio, Muslims, Politics, racism, Refugees, Religion, Robert Spencer, Singapore, World cup Italian Fascists

Looking at Europe from Asia - 50 days ago
Finally I have reached my destination and I am fully connected so that I can now go back to my blog after nearly two months of neglect. I am in Singapore, at the Asia Research Institute, National University of Singapore. My new office has a window... Topics: anthropology, Democracy and Justice, Ethnic Minorities, Europe, fieldwork, HDB, Immigration, Italy, marranci, Muslims, Politics, Religion, Research, Singapore, young people

The “vu cumprà” and the fishing crisis in Senegal - 82 days ago
Recently I have been in Italy. Many things have changed since I was last there. Yet one of the features of the hot Italian summers, the so called ‘vu cumprà’ (literally ‘do you want to buy?’) were indefatigably patrolling the empty streets of.. Topics: anthropology, Democracy and Justice, Ethnic Minorities, EU, Europe, Immigration, Islam in Europe, Italy, Journalism, Murid, Muslims, Politics, Senegal, Sufi

Trouble with my blog page! - 82 days ago
Dear all, Although I am back, and ready to post an article, many of you may have noticed that there are some issues with my Blog. I have written to WordPress and I hope that they can help me to resolve them ASAP Thanks for checking my Blog. Topics: Uncategorized












