From Backlash To Mobilization: Muslim American Prayer Spaces In Post-9/11 New York

Author

George E. Melissinos, Graduate Center, City University of New YorkFollow

Date of Degree

2-2014

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

M.A.

Program

Middle Eastern Studies

Advisor

Mandana E. Limbert

Advisor

Simon Davis

Subject Categories

Near Eastern Languages and Societies | Other International and Area Studies | Quantitative, Qualitative, Comparative, and Historical Methodologies

Keywords

9/11, backlash, Muslim American

Abstract

This paper argues that Muslim Americans mobilized against the threat of backlash post-9/11 through the creation of new prayer spaces and maintenance of prayer spaces already in existence before the terrorist attacks. I suggest that the successful mobilization of prayer spaces continues to provide a mechanism of support and unity against backlash for Muslim Americans in New York City since the events of September 11, 2001. I also explore how ineffective mobilization efforts, such as demonstrated by the Park51 project, fail to protect the Muslim American community against backlash.

Recommended Citation

Melissinos, George E., "From Backlash To Mobilization: Muslim American Prayer Spaces In Post-9/11 New York" (2014). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/145