Tahir Abbas

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Fear and Hate in Islamophobia: Understanding the Divide for a More Cohesive Europe

1 week ago | tahirabbas.medium.com | Tahir Abbas

The spectre of anti-Muslim sentiment, discrimination, and violence looms large across Western Europe, casting a shadow over the ideals of multiculturalism and tolerance that have long been foundational to the region’s identity.
“Kidnapping?” The Street Detention of Tufts Student Rumeysa Ozturk by Plainclothes ICE Agents

3 weeks ago | tahirabbas.medium.com | Tahir Abbas

Prof. Tahir Abbas·Follow4 min read·--The recent detention of Tufts University doctoral student Rumeysa Ozturk by masked federal agents in an unmarked car sends a chilling message that resonates far beyond the academic community. This act, reminiscent of tactics employed by authoritarian regimes, represents a stark departure from the principles of due process and free expression that are supposedly foundational to American democracy.
Adolescence (Netflix, 2025) - A Short Review

1 month ago | tahirabbas.medium.com | Tahir Abbas

Prof. Tahir Abbas·Follow2 min read·--This new Netflix series has generated a great deal of attention, as it deals with an important subject matter, namely the online radicalisation of young boys that leads to violent misogyny in some cases, some of which have been horrific.
Immigration, Far-Right Politics, and the Crisis of Liberal Democracies: A Commentary

1 month ago | tahirabbas.medium.com | Tahir Abbas

Prof. Tahir Abbas·Follow4 min read·--Immigration has long been a politically sensitive issue in Western democracies, with its roots embedded in post-war migration patterns into Europe. However, what we are witnessing today is an intensification of hostility toward immigration, driven not merely by socioeconomic concerns but by a deeper ideological shift: the rise of authoritarian populist politics.
The Great Resegregation: Is America Reliving the Past?

2 months ago | tahirabbas.medium.com | Tahir Abbas

Prof. Tahir Abbas·Follow6 min read·--The resurgence of attacks against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in the United States has ignited a contentious debate about the nation’s commitment to equality and social progress. With President Donald Trump spearheading efforts to dismantle DEI programs, many are questioning whether America is regressing, potentially undoing decades of civil rights advancements.
The Shattering Silence: How Race Shapes the Narrative of Mass Violence

2 months ago | tahirabbas.medium.com | Tahir Abbas

Prof. Tahir Abbas·Follow5 min read·--Source: ITV.comIn the wake of the devastating mass shooting at an adult education centre in Örebro, Sweden, where 11 lives were lost and several injured, including the perpetrator, the world paused in collective disbelief. Yet, the narrative that unfolded was not merely one of shock and grief; it was a complex interplay of race, media framing, and societal biases.
From Lynx to Legacy: Reimagining Masculinity and Identity in the British Muslim Experience

2 months ago | tahirabbas.medium.com | Tahir Abbas

Prof. Tahir Abbas·Follow6 min read·--Defending the Community or The Impact of Racism, Gang Culture, and Institutional Failures on British Muslim Youth TodayDuring the turbulent years of the 1970s and 1980s in Birmingham, where racist skinheads roamed the streets and young British Muslims grappled with issues of identity and belonging, the Lynx gang rose not as criminals but as protectors, a band of brothers standing up for their community against a wave of hatred.
The Hidden Social Dynamics Fueling Europe’s Far-Right Resurgence

2 months ago | tahirabbas.medium.com | Tahir Abbas

Prof. Tahir Abbas·Follow6 min read·--Six EU countries (dark magenta)—Italy, Finland, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, and the Czech Republic—have hard-right parties in government. Source: politico.euThe rise of far-right parties across Europe is not merely a political anomaly but a deeply rooted sociological phenomenon that challenges the very fabric of democratic governance and societal cohesion (Mudde, 2019).
The Unholy Trinity: Musk, the Tories, and the Patriarchal Playbook

Jan 11, 2025 | tahirabbas.medium.com | Tahir Abbas

Prof. Tahir Abbas·Follow4 min read·--Elon Musk’s recent interventions into European politics, particularly his commentary on the UK’s grooming gangs scandal, have sparked a contentious debate. While his tweets have been widely criticised for their inaccuracies and sensationalism, they also reveal deeper structural issues: the intersection of billionaire trauma, patriarchal power dynamics, and the opportunistic exploitation of racial and gendered narratives by political actors.
“The Grooming Gang Debate: Navigating Race, Politics, and Justice in the UK

Jan 5, 2025 | tahirabbas.medium.com | Tahir Abbas

The grooming gang phenomenon in the UK has become one of the most polarising and politicised issues of our time. Since the early 2010s, when high-profile cases in Rochdale, Rotherham, and Oxford came to light, the topic has been fraught with controversy, misinformation, and racial tension. While the sexual exploitation of vulnerable children is undeniably abhorrent, the discourse surrounding it has often been clouded by sensationalism, racial stereotyping, and political agendas.