Growing Up Under the Shadow of Terror Discourse

Written by Australian author and academic Randa Abdel-Fattah, this nonfiction study examines what it has meant to come of age during the decades-long War on Terror. Drawing on extensive interviews and research, it looks closely at how surveillance, suspicion and counter-terrorism programs in schools and communities have shaped the political consciousness of young Australians, with particular attention to the experiences of Muslim youth.

The book pairs rigorous social research with the voices of the young people themselves, tracing how they navigate stereotyping and institutional scrutiny while asserting their own identities and futures. It offers a considered account of everyday Islamophobia and its effects, alongside the resilience of the generation living with it.

Recommended for readers interested in contemporary Australian society, youth studies, social justice and the lived experience of Muslim communities.

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