Annotated Bibliography On The Odyssey

Immigration and Religious Profiling: Annotated Bibliography

The author of a Why I Am a Muslim: An American Odyssey discusses their viewpoint as an American Muslim female in the article. Asma Gull Hasan is an American born child of Pakistani immigrants who grew up in California and was attending liberal college courses during the Oklahoma City bombing, she uses these experiences in the article. Hasan opens the article with a hypothetical question, encouraging readers to think of the stereotypes placed on Muslims. The author points out the racial diversity of Muslims in America with useful statistics. The author shows an understanding of Muslims are capable of terrorism, however points out that the religion in based on peace and not war. The author expresses their opinion on the next step to progress in America, open conversations and education. Also discussed is media bias and the understandable affect it has on American’s perceptions of the religious group.

This article discusses both opposing and supporting views on immigration laws being used for antiterrorism purposes. The author uses examples of individuals who were profiled, charts, diagrams, quotes and news articles to support each view point. The author expresses the supporting viewpoint believes
The author expresses that most Muslims, Arabic peoples, Sikhs, and South Asians follow the law. The first point made is that resources are wasted when profiling occurs, thus giving less attention to legitimate threats. Another point made by the author is preattack behavior should be the focus, not skin color or religion when screening for potential threats. The article also points out that racial profiling can be difficult to even apply, due to the diversity of looks and that creates a selective enforcement. The author also explains why profiling has failed following the 9/11 attacks by Arab