"Islamophobia is the fear of, hatred of, or prejudice against the religion of Islam or Muslims in general."
Prejudice or discrimination against individuals who identify as Muslim, often characterized by negative stereotypes about their religion or culture.
Overview of Islamophobia: Understanding what Islamophobia is and how it manifests in society. This includes exploring the history of the term, its use in the media, and its impact on Muslim communities.
Muslim Identity: Examining the diverse range of Muslim identities and the complexities of intersectionality when it comes to race, ethnicity, nationality, and gender.
Stereotyping and Prejudice: Examining common stereotypes of Muslims and how they contribute to Islamophobia, including the idea that Muslims are all terrorists, Muslims are all anti-Western or anti-Semitic, and Muslims are culturally backward.
Historical Roots of Islamophobia: Investigating the historical roots of Islamophobia, including colonialism, imperialism, and the historical tensions between Islam and the West.
Media Representation: Analyzing the portrayal of Muslims in mainstream media and how this contributes to Islamophobia, including representation in news, TV shows, and movies.
Islamophobia and Politics: Examining how Islamophobia has become a political issue, with politicians using anti-Muslim rhetoric to advance their agendas and gain support.
Racism and Islamophobia: Examining the intersection of racism and Islamophobia, including how anti-Muslim sentiment intersects with anti-Blackness, anti-Semitism, and other forms of discrimination.
Anti-Muslim Discrimination and Hate Crimes: Examining the prevalence of anti-Muslim discrimination and hate crimes, including employment discrimination, school bullying, and violent attacks on mosques and Muslim individuals.
Interfaith Relations: Understanding the importance of interfaith relations and building bridges between different religious communities to combat Islamophobia.
Muslim Activism and Resistance: Highlighting the work of Muslim activists and organizations that are working to combat Islamophobia and promote positive representations of Muslims in society.
"Islamophobia ... especially [is seen] when [Islam] is seen as a geopolitical force or a source of terrorism."
"The scope and precise definition of the term Islamophobia is the subject of debate."
"Some scholars consider it to be a form of xenophobia or racism."
"While others dispute any relationship; primarily on the grounds that religion is not a race."
"The causes of Islamophobia are also the subject of debate."
"An increase in Islamophobia resulting from the September 11 attacks, the rise of the militant group Islamic State, other terror attacks in Europe and the United States by Islamic extremists."
"Those who associated it with the increased presence of Muslims in the United States and in the European Union."
"Others who view it as a response to the emergence of a global Muslim identity."
"On 15 March 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution by consensus which was introduced by Pakistan on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation that proclaimed March 15 as 'International Day to Combat Islamophobia'."
"[The resolution was adopted] which was introduced by Pakistan on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation."
"March 15 [is proclaimed] as 'International Day to Combat Islamophobia'."
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"[Some scholars] dispute any relationship; primarily on the grounds that religion is not a race."
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"[Islamophobia] has been associated with the increased presence of Muslims in the United States and in the European Union."
"[Islamophobia] resulting from the September 11 attacks, the rise of the militant group Islamic State, other terror attacks in Europe and the United States by Islamic extremists."
"[Some view it] as a response to the emergence of a global Muslim identity."
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"[The resolution] introduced by Pakistan on behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation."