Peter Hopkins
Professor of social geography whose research focuses on social inequality, youth, migration and asylum, race, religion, and gender; author of the book Everyday Islamophobia discussed in this episode.
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Dec 12, 2025 • 42min
Radio ReOrient 13.9: “Everyday Islamophobia,” with Peter Hopkins, hosted by Claudia Radiven and Amina Easat Daas
Peter Hopkins, a Professor of Social Geography and author of Everyday Islamophobia, joins hosts Amina Easat Daas and Claudia Radiven to unpack the pervasive issue of Islamophobia. They discuss the troubling implications of UK counter-terror policy and its surveillance impact in education. Hopkins sheds light on how Islamophobic narratives gain traction globally through various media. He also stresses the importance of understanding structural inequalities and the need for systemic reform to combat these pervasive biases.
Dec 12, 2025 • 42min
Radio ReOrient 13.9: “Everyday Islamophobia,” with Peter Hopkins, hosted by Claudia Radiven and Amina Easat Daas
Peter Hopkins, a Professor of Social Geography at Newcastle University, dives into his book, Everyday Islamophobia. He discusses the normalization of Islamophobia in UK counter-terror policies and the implications of surveillance on Muslim youth in universities. Hopkins critiques how Islamophobic ideas are copied globally and argues that endless debates on the term 'Islamophobia' silence genuine issues. He also highlights the need for structural changes in anti-Islamophobia initiatives and examines the impact on young Muslims' political engagement.
