Family Practices in South Asian Muslim Families: Parenting in a Multi-Faith Britain

by H. Becher

Overview

Despite the growing multi-faith and multi-ethnic nature of Britain, there is insufficient knowledge about diversity in family practices across ethno-religious groups. This book fills that gap,exploring family practices – values, roles, relationships, support systems and daily routines – among South Asian Muslim families in Britain.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780230549272
Publisher:	Palgrave Macmillan UK
Publication date:	10/31/2008
Series:	Palgrave Macmillan Studies in Family and Intimate Life Series
Edition description:	2008
Pages:	226
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.60(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Harriet Becher has experience in research, policy and service development with a particular focus on children and families. She has previously worked at the National Centre for Social Research and the Family and Parenting Institute and is currently based in the Department for Children, Schools and Families, UK.

Table of Contents

Introduction Familyand Demographic Contexts Family Beliefs and Values Cultural Consumption, Cultural Expression Timeand Everyday Family Practices Parenting Rolesand Relationships Children's Rolesand Relationships Connections: Resources andStressors Conclusion Appendices Research Methodology