What is Islamophobia
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A short overview of the concept of Islamophobia, using the Runnymede Trust definition and 5 closed points, together with a brief definition as anti-Muslim prejudice. Also some discussion of how Islamophobia is a form of description that overlaps with (and is a form of) racism. Part of the course on the Challenges of Multiculturalism that I am developing on Udemy.
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What is Islamophobia?
Dr Malory Nye
malorynye.com
Islamophobia
anti-Muslim prejudice or hatred
unfair or bad treatment on the basis of being Muslim
not a phobia(like arachnophobia)
Runnymede Trust1997Islamophobia: a challenge for us all
“unfounded hostility towards Muslims, and therefore fear or dislike of all or most Muslims”
five closed attitudes:
1. monolithic2. does not share common values3. archaic and barbaric4. religion of violence5. violent political ideology
evidence of prejudice against Muslims
Islamophobia a form of racism
Muslims not a racial group
but racism not only about skin colour
negative perceptions of difference
how people lookhow they behavehow they speakwhat they do
= “cultural” differences
religious differences part of this (culture)
anti-Muslim prejudice
treating person or group badly due to them being Muslim
