Overview Related Research About the Muslim Floating Population and Cultural Forms in China

Since the 1980s, the influx of Uyghur Floating workers into mainland cities has steadily increased, with the majority originating from impoverished regions in Xinjiang. However, Uyghur Muslims face unique challenges compared to other Floating workers due to differences in language, religious beliefs, customs, values, and behavior. These disparities often result in significant difficulties during their transition to urban environments, accompanied by heightened psychological barriers and a pervasive sense of loneliness. In the academic world, a significant number of monographs and academic papers have examined urban Floating populations, addressing topics such as the characteristics of Floating workers, group dynamics, social security, mobility impacts, crime, and policy solutions. However, research focusing on another Floating populations, particularly the Uyghur Muslim Floating community, remains limited. Systematic studies exploring the survival and adaptation processes of Uyghur Floating in urban areas from sociological, ethnological, and anthropological perspectives are particularly scarce. This article mainly reviews and discusses the research on Uyghur Floating population from the perspective of academic history, and puts forward some viewpoints.