harder for them to function in a society where they are constantly put down. Racism has been apparent in their day-to-day lives and slurs begin to become accepted to use. Mischa Thompson wrote: Participants were concerned by the use of the term “Islamophobia”‚ which currently describes attitudes and behaviors ranging from hate crimes to housing discrimination and has led to unclear and inconsistent use. Several participants noted that the term leads all problems experienced by Muslims to be viewed
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These anti-Muslim sentiments become even more prevalent as our current nation leader promotes Islamophobia‚ dislike for Islam religion‚ by solely focusing on terrorist attacks perpetrated by extremists and dismissing their cultural‚ religious‚ and economic contributions to the United States. In such political climate‚ it is imperative to educate fellow
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The attacks of 9/11 on America’s twin towers did not only affect the United states but shook the core of the world. Countries all over the world were affected directly and indirectly and people still remembered it as the terrible criminal act. Aguayo (2009) states that “in this post September 11 (9/11) climate of the “War on Terror”‚ Hollywood political-thriller films carry a new cultural currency” (p.1). It left an indelible impression in the hearts and minds of the millions of people inhabiting
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After a horrible terroristic attack that shocked the whole world on September 11th in the center of New York City‚ Muslims in the Western world have been constantly fighting against prejudice. After September 11‚ media interest in Islam increased‚ where Islam was usually portrayed in a negative way. Before 9/11‚ many Muslims lived the normal‚ everyday life. However‚ the attack has changed lives of many people that belonged to the Muslim community‚ where they were the victims of guilt. Unfortunately
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Islamophobia: Racism occurs all over the world. To believe that there would be a point where racism wouldn’t exist is too idealistic. Racism has occurred in the past and racism continues to occur today. When people say that racism doesn’t exist as much as it used to or when they used the words “improved” or “better” to describe it‚ they are either speaking from their opinion or they are to an extent true. Yes‚ it is true that there is no more slavery; it is true that people aren’t as discriminatory
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Cited: "islamophobia." WordNet® 3.0. Princeton University. 18 Aug. 2008. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/islamophobia>. "Muslim." Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1). Random House‚ Inc. 18 Aug. 2008. <Dictionary.com http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Muslim>. “Discriminate.” The Oxford American
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Argument by Authority Example of Authority: Islamophobia Is Bad for Business Authors: Massoud Hayoun Qualifications: World Affairs Editor at The Vancouver Observer‚ where he writes a daily column on China. He has reported on China‚ North America‚ the Middle East‚ and North Africa for The Atlantic‚ Newsweek‚ TIME‚ and Agence France Presse. Source: Boston Review; Jan2013‚ Vol. 71 Issue 1‚ p34-39‚ 6p‚ 1 Chart Context: A few years ago‚ nearly 1‚600 Chinese laborers moved to Saudi Arabia to build
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escape and then they were successful to go to the Canadian embassy. This movie make an attempt to depict the story of freed these hostages from Iran. Argo was more Iranophobic rather than Islamophobic. It was the story of American Hostages in Iran who were saved by Ben Affleck- the Star and also the director of the movie. Scenes of the Iranians‚ as the presenter of a Muslim society with women wearing Hijab‚ rush into the American Embassy‚ they insult their women and hit them Americans. Also‚ we
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The American Dream. Many question the reality of “the American Dream”. The idea that in America you have the same opportunities as anyone and have the same chance to be successful if you have determination and motivation. This American dream now-a-days can be true in some cases but isn’t always the norm. In my opinion the “American Dream” is no longer accessible because judgement is always exercised when it comes to things like race‚ gender and beliefs make this difficult for us Americans. America
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“Outline the evidence that some ethnic groups are disadvantaged in contemporary UK” Ethnic identity as difference can be related to the qualities we carry that makes us different. For example the different clothes we wear the different cultures we adopt or the different languages we speak. As a result of difference‚ inequality may arise as some cultures or ways of life are seen to be superior compared to others. This is also enforced through various socialisation processes like Education where Gilborn
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