Robert Stanley
This project explores the impact of Robert Stanley, a prominent businessman and politician, on the evolving Muslim community and culture in Manchester. The study delves into the intersection of religion, ethnicity, and social classes in teaching Islamic studies.
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Robert Stanley Muslim History of Manchester Shamim Miah University of Huddersfield
Introduction • Background Information • Brief Project Outline • Significance of Project on Teaching
Background Information • Student profile • Multi/ interdisciplinary nature of course • Islamic / Muslim Studies -Changing Dynamics -Evolving Community -Culture
Project Outline • Robert Rachied Stanley (1828-1911) • Businessman (tea merchant) • Liverpool Muslim Community • Politician -Twice Mayor of Stalybridge -J.P.
Implication to Teaching • Religion and Ethnicity • ‘Geographies of Possibility’ (Phillips 2010) • Culture (Hall 1992; Bauman 2004) and Class (Bourdieu 1973) • Deobandi (Metcalf 1982) - Beralawi (Sanyal 1999) binary…