Original scientific paper

Muslims in Slovenia: Between Tolerance and Discrimination

Veronika Bajt ; Veronika Bajt Peace Institute, Institute for Contemporary Social and Political Studies, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Abstract

The article examines the position of Muslims in Slovenia, with a particular focus on the articulation of the needs of an Islamic way of life as conveyed by the Muslims themselves. Using new empirical material, I draw on interviews with representatives of the Muslim community. The Slovenian Muslims find themselves in a peculiar situation of, on the one hand, being tolerated, particularly on account of sharing historical South Slavic bonds with the majority Catholic population; yet, they are at the same time faced with discrimination and prejudice. The research shows that – as Islam remains for the most part secluded from public discourse and thus prone to stereotypical representations pregnant with misconceptions and prejudice – the Muslims in Slovenia experience prejudice, and are exposed to particular discrimination in terms of practicing their religion.

Keywords

MUSLIMS; ISLAMIC RELIGIOUS PRACTICE; DISCRIMINATION; SLOVENIA

Hrčak ID:

35084

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/35084

Publication date:

31.12.2008.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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