Transition in self-identity: a sociological narrative of Tamil Muslims in Malaysia

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

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Abstract

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.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2262/79817
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Anthony giddens; ethnicity; Milton Gordon; self-identity; Tamil Muslims
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HM Sociology H Social Sciences > HM Sociology > HM1 Sociology (General and theoretical) H Social Sciences > HM Sociology > HM621 Culture H Social Sciences > HM Sociology > HM711 Groups and organizations
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Sociology & Anthropology Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr Norasikin Basir
Date Deposited:	26 Mar 2020 16:37
Last Modified:	27 Mar 2020 21:48
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/79817

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