The Relationship between Online Dating and Islamic Identity among British Muslims
de Rooij, Laurens
de Rooij, Laurens
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In Europe and the US, young Muslims are using online matchmaking in growing numbers. Online dating has increasingly become a mainstream activity, in Europe and North America at least. Western Muslims have adapted the idea to suit their needs. For many, online dating offers a low-stress solution to the daunting challenge of finding a partner for marriage in countries where few share their faith and in communities where matchmaking is considered a family affair. This paper will discuss the relationship between Muslim online matchmaking for British Muslims and their Islamic identities with regards to marriage and romantic relationships.
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Journal of Religion, Media and Digital Culture, volume 9, issue 1, page 1-32
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History: ppub 2020-05-01, issued 2020-05-01
History: ppub 2020-05-01, issued 2020-05-01