Middle Eastern Hate Crimes
Since the 1980’s, people in America have had a xenophobic view towards Middle Eastern people and Muslims. This is partly due to Islamic terrorism that has increased since 2001. This has lead political leaders- mostly or all conservative- to place legislation and executive orders to block or restrict a certain demographic of people who they deem may be terrorists. These conservative politics have a destructive effect and have created a xenophobic society.
Since the horrific attacks on American soil by Muslim extremists from Middle Eastern countries- the 2001 9/11 attacks on the twin towers- American people have been extremely weary and downright racist towards these people, terrorists or not. This attack was at the height of the war with Al-Qaeda. …show more content…
An example of this would be the increase in hate crimes by “as much as 88%”
This hate has stemmed from the age-old principles of American Conservatives, to hate any foreigners. “From the Italian to the Jews, Conservatives have always been unaccepting.”
Hate crimes against Muslims have increased dramatically since 2001. Statistics say that hate crimes against Muslims went up 90% immediately after 9/11. These hate crimes played a very significant role in making Middle Eastern people in the United States feel unwelcome, especially in southern states. Immigration decreased, mostly because the American government wants to keep it’s people safe, and “prevent any avenue from being used by terrorists to infiltrate the United States.” (Dewey …show more content…
This was due to Sharia law, which is a religious governing law of Islamic countries. “Westerners see as non-government social practices — divorce, child-rearing, free-speech, clothing or sexual behavior, for example — and it also rules government responses to crimes, such as theft and murder. Sharia law relegates women and non-Muslims to a lesser status, and grants men enormous authority over wives, daughters and sons. It allows for the primitive treatment of women and non-Muslims, and allows fierce punishment” (Breitbart
Since the horrific attacks on American soil by Muslim extremists from Middle Eastern countries- the 2001 9/11 attacks on the twin towers- American people have been extremely weary and downright racist towards these people, terrorists or not. This attack was at the height of the war with Al-Qaeda. …show more content…
An example of this would be the increase in hate crimes by “as much as 88%”
This hate has stemmed from the age-old principles of American Conservatives, to hate any foreigners. “From the Italian to the Jews, Conservatives have always been unaccepting.”
Hate crimes against Muslims have increased dramatically since 2001. Statistics say that hate crimes against Muslims went up 90% immediately after 9/11. These hate crimes played a very significant role in making Middle Eastern people in the United States feel unwelcome, especially in southern states. Immigration decreased, mostly because the American government wants to keep it’s people safe, and “prevent any avenue from being used by terrorists to infiltrate the United States.” (Dewey …show more content…
This was due to Sharia law, which is a religious governing law of Islamic countries. “Westerners see as non-government social practices — divorce, child-rearing, free-speech, clothing or sexual behavior, for example — and it also rules government responses to crimes, such as theft and murder. Sharia law relegates women and non-Muslims to a lesser status, and grants men enormous authority over wives, daughters and sons. It allows for the primitive treatment of women and non-Muslims, and allows fierce punishment” (Breitbart