{"title":"Carol A. Ferrara","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarol A. Ferrara’s works explore the complex intersections of religion, identity, and society, often focusing on the lived experiences of faith communities in contemporary settings. Her nuanced approach sheds light on how national belonging and spirituality intertwine, particularly within diverse cultural landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analyses rooted in the study of religion and spirituality, offering deep insights into the challenges and dynamics faced by different faith groups. Ferrara’s writing invites reflection on the broader implications of faith in public and private life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"muslim-and-catholic-experiences-of-national-belonging-in-france-by-carol-a-ferrara-9781350380486","title":"Muslim and Catholic Experiences of National Belonging in France","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do experiences of national identity and belonging differ for French Muslims and Catholics respectively? What can these differences tell us about the causes and dynamics of minority marginalisation in plural secular societies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo address these questions, Carol Ferrara draws upon extensive ethnographic fieldwork across France within spaces of religious education and interfaith dialogue. She illustrates the inequities between Muslim and Catholic citizens in opportunities for national belonging, political and civic engagement, and institution-building. This reexamination of Muslim exclusion against the backdrop of Catholic inclusion calls into question popular explanations for minority marginalisation—especially those that blame non-adherence to French Republican principles or the exclusionary power of secular discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInstead, Ferrara argues that the boundaries of French belonging are policed by \u003cem\u003efrancité\u003c\/em\u003e—a tacit national imaginary ideal-type that draws upon and reproduces national cognitive biases and undermines the French republican values of secularism, equality, liberty, and fraternity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGiven the central role of \u003cem\u003efrancité\u003c\/em\u003e in the politics of belonging, Ferrara suggests that paths toward greater pluralism in France and beyond lie in the reframing of national identity narratives and reimagining the inclusive potential of secular democratic values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934153916652,"sku":"9781350380486","price":135.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350380486-muslim-and-catholic-experiences-of-national-belonging-in-france.jpg?v=1783899768"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/carol-a-ferrara.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}