Everyday Islamophobia: Lived Realities

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Peter Hopkins about his new book, Everyday Islamophobia (Bristol University Press), looking specifically at how everyday instances of anti-Muslim racism are connected to and sustained by the broader structures in society. The conversation examines the Islamophobia industrial complex, the role of discursive elites in shaping harmful narratives about Muslims, and the ongoing debate surrounding the definition of Islamophobia in the UK, particularly amid rising anti-Muslim attacks. Drawing on insights from his book, Dr. Hopkins discusses how anti-Muslim racism operates across public, institutional, and digital spaces, and reflects on what individuals, educators, and communities can do to challenge everyday Islamophobia.

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Featuring

Peter Hopkins is Professor of Social Geography at Newcastle University in the UK. He has written widely about issues of Islamophobia, racism, Muslim identities and intersectionality, publishing several books on these and related topics, including his latest on Everyday Islamophobia (Bristol University Press).

Mobashra Tazamal is the Associate Director of The Bridge Initiative. Her work focuses on the impact of the War on Terror discourse and state-sponsored Islamophobia around the globe. Given her expertise, she serves as a resource for educators and journalists, and her analysis has been cited in global media outlets such as the New York Times, NBC, Salon, Washington Post, and Al Jazeera. In addition to publishing articles and reports for Bridge, her analysis has also been featured in The Independent, Al Jazeera, Middle East Eye, Truthout, The New Arab, and Byline times. She holds a Master’s degree from SOAS, University of London.