Negotiating British Muslim Identity on Twitter

Focusing on the intersection of Muslim identity and British national identity, this thesis analyzes the hashtag #WhatBritishMuslimsReallyThink to explore how the British Muslim digital community constructs and reinforces their collective identity. It examines the discursive strategies used to negotiate their national belonging amid exclusionary political rhetoric. By situating Twitter as a crucial platform for identity construction, the research highlights the complexities and contested nature of national and religious identities within broader public discourse.