Halal dating: changing relationship attitudes and experiences among young British Muslims

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Ali, N., Phillips, R., Chambers, C., Narkowicz, K., Hopkins, P. and Pande, R. 2020. Halal dating: changing relationship attitudes and experiences among young British Muslims. Sexualities. 23 (5-6), pp. 775-792. https://doi.org/10.1177/1363460719850113
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TitleHalal dating: changing relationship attitudes and experiences among young British Muslims
AuthorsAli, N., Phillips, R., Chambers, C., Narkowicz, K., Hopkins, P. and Pande, R.
Abstract

Young Muslims in the UK are making space to gain greater control over their personal lives through the diction of ‘halal’ and ‘haram’ when reflecting on and negotiating personal relationships. This article explores the significance of ‘halal dating’ within the lived experiences and sexual relationships of young British Muslims. It draws upon 56 in-depth interviews conducted with young (16–30 years) British Muslims of Pakistani heritage. This research shows that, contrary to popular stereotype and widespread expectations, many young British Muslims do date, or have dated. By entertaining the idea that certain forms of dating may be halal, these young Muslims are finding and claiming agency to make relationship choices of their own.

KeywordsDating; halal; Muslim; relationships; sexuality
PublisherSAGE Publications
JournalSexualities
ISSN1363-4607
Electronic1461-7382
Publication dates
Online17 May 2019
Print01 Sep 2020
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Deposited08 Sep 2020
Accepted13 Apr 2019
Output statusPublished
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Ali N, Phillips R, Chambers C, Narkowicz K, Hopkins P, Pande R. Halal dating: Changing relationship attitudes and experiences among young British Muslims. Sexualities. 2020;23(5-6):775-792. © 2020 (The Author(s)). DOI:10.1177/1363460719850113

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1177/1363460719850113
Web of Science identifierWOS:000553074800006
LanguageEnglish
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