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In this paper, we review work about Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism in ethnic and racial studies - and in neighbouring disciplines - identifying key trends in research. In particular, we draw attention to important work focusing on genealogies and definitions of Islamophobia, on the importance of racialisation, and on the location of Islamophobia. In proposing an agenda for future scholarship, we focus on the potential to advance research about intersectional Islamophobia, the role and impact of digital Islamophobia and AI, the function and power of the Islamophobia industry and the global Islamophobia industrial complex, as well as the need for research to understand the role of conspiracy theories and Islamophobic narratives. We conclude by emphasising the importance of paying attention to racialisation and foregrounding the lived experiences of those who experience Islamophobia.
Author(s): Hopkins P, Carr J
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Ethnic and Racial Studies
Year: 2026
Pages: epub ahead of print
Online publication date: 05/03/2026
Acceptance date: 29/01/2026
Date deposited: 10/03/2026
ISSN (print): 0141-9870
ISSN (electronic): 1466-4356
Publisher: Routledge
URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870.2026.2627495
DOI: 10.1080/01419870.2026.2627495
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