Practical and Pragmatic Conclusions

This study offers new perspectives for research into the religious orientations and socialization processes of young people in the age of digital media. It encourages critical reflection on conventional images of Islam and their reproduction in academic, political and media spheres and may therefore be of interest both to experts and for social and educational practice. In addition to the deconstruction of stereotypes, insights into the structural circumstances in which these are created are crucial to a professional approach to this heterogeneous field.