This document discusses discrimination faced by American Muslims after 9/11. It notes that Islam is one of the largest and fastest growing religions, but American views of Islam became more negative after 9/11 due to media portrayals. Polls show many Americans believe negative stereotypes about Muslims and support discriminatory policies. The document outlines several cases of discrimination faced by Muslims in the US through harassment, attacks on mosques, and difficulties at work due to religious attire or names.
This document discusses American Muslims and Islamophobia in the United States. It provides statistics on the Muslim population and examines public opinion polls that show negative views of American Muslims have increased since 9/11. The document discusses discrimination faced by Muslims, such as harassment, attacks on mosques, and difficulties at airports. It also examines controversial statements by some political leaders seen as encouraging anti-Muslim sentiment. Voices of American Muslims are presented who discuss struggling with stereotypes while also feeling American. Overall, the document analyzes the challenges American Muslims face with discrimination and Islamophobia after 9/11.
The Greensboro Sit-Ins of 1960 were a watershed moment in the Civil Rights Movement. On February 1st, four African American students from North Carolina A&T sat down at the segregated lunch counter of a Woolworth's in downtown Greensboro and refused to leave, despite not being served. Their nonviolent protest against racial discrimination sparked similar sit-ins across the South and helped galvanize the movement. The sit-ins in Greensboro received widespread media attention and drew both supporters and critics in the local community. While the protests faced resistance, they ultimately succeeded in desegregating the Woolworth's lunch counter.
The document details the Greensboro Sit-Ins led by the Greensboro Four (Ezell Blair Jr., Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil, and David Richmond) in 1960. The four African American students staged a sit-in at the segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. Their non-violent protest against racial segregation laws sparked a wave of similar sit-ins across the South and led to the eventual desegregation of Woolworth's and other stores in Greensboro.
The document summarizes a research presentation on religious tolerance and Islamophobia in the Inland Empire region of California. It discusses how Islamophobia has grown in San Bernardino in recent decades and the negative stereotyping of Muslims. It notes that while views of Islam have become more negative over time, views of Muslims have improved slightly. The document outlines community efforts in San Bernardino to promote unity following a mass shooting and challenges stereotyping and prejudice against Muslims. It advocates educating oneself on Islam as a way to counter Islamophobia.
Jihadism and Islamophobia: challenges for current European youthJuan Carlos Ocaña
This document provides an overview of the history of jihadism and the rise of far-right political parties in Europe. It discusses the ideological roots of modern jihadism in Salafism and the remote historical context of Islamic expansion. Key events and organizations in the history of jihadism are explained, including the mujahideen resistance to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the 1970s-80s, the formation of Al-Qaeda in the 1990s, the 9/11 attacks, and the emergence and spread of ISIS in the 2010s. The document also examines the growth of Islamophobia and far-right parties in Europe, fueled by terrorist attacks, the refugee crisis, and perceptions of a growing Muslim
The document provides captions for a series of photographs taken between January 2013 and December 2013. The captions describe various events around the world including Obama's second presidential inauguration, political events in New Jersey and Russia, poverty and counterterrorism efforts in Saudi Arabia, ethnic violence in Myanmar, and the aftermath of disasters in Bangladesh, the Philippines, and South Africa.
1) President Barack Obama visited Cedar Falls, Iowa to speak about expanding high-speed internet access, drawing both supporters and protesters of his administration.
2) The protesters, organized by a group called the Cedar Valley Patriots for Christ, significantly outnumbered the Obama supporters initially and held signs expressing opposition to policies like Obamacare.
3) While the two sides expressed differing views on a range of issues including Keystone XL, immigration, foreign wars, and tax policy, one protester noted that everyone has a right to voice their opinions as long as it's done appropriately and nonviolently.
This document discusses American Muslims and Islamophobia in the United States. It provides statistics on the Muslim population and examines public opinion polls that show negative views of American Muslims have increased since 9/11. The document discusses discrimination faced by Muslims, such as harassment, attacks on mosques, and difficulties at airports. It also examines controversial statements by some political leaders seen as encouraging anti-Muslim sentiment. Voices of American Muslims are presented who discuss struggling with stereotypes while also feeling American. Overall, the document analyzes the challenges American Muslims face with discrimination and Islamophobia after 9/11.
The Greensboro Sit-Ins of 1960 were a watershed moment in the Civil Rights Movement. On February 1st, four African American students from North Carolina A&T sat down at the segregated lunch counter of a Woolworth's in downtown Greensboro and refused to leave, despite not being served. Their nonviolent protest against racial discrimination sparked similar sit-ins across the South and helped galvanize the movement. The sit-ins in Greensboro received widespread media attention and drew both supporters and critics in the local community. While the protests faced resistance, they ultimately succeeded in desegregating the Woolworth's lunch counter.
The document details the Greensboro Sit-Ins led by the Greensboro Four (Ezell Blair Jr., Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil, and David Richmond) in 1960. The four African American students staged a sit-in at the segregated Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. Their non-violent protest against racial segregation laws sparked a wave of similar sit-ins across the South and led to the eventual desegregation of Woolworth's and other stores in Greensboro.
The document summarizes a research presentation on religious tolerance and Islamophobia in the Inland Empire region of California. It discusses how Islamophobia has grown in San Bernardino in recent decades and the negative stereotyping of Muslims. It notes that while views of Islam have become more negative over time, views of Muslims have improved slightly. The document outlines community efforts in San Bernardino to promote unity following a mass shooting and challenges stereotyping and prejudice against Muslims. It advocates educating oneself on Islam as a way to counter Islamophobia.
Jihadism and Islamophobia: challenges for current European youthJuan Carlos Ocaña
This document provides an overview of the history of jihadism and the rise of far-right political parties in Europe. It discusses the ideological roots of modern jihadism in Salafism and the remote historical context of Islamic expansion. Key events and organizations in the history of jihadism are explained, including the mujahideen resistance to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the 1970s-80s, the formation of Al-Qaeda in the 1990s, the 9/11 attacks, and the emergence and spread of ISIS in the 2010s. The document also examines the growth of Islamophobia and far-right parties in Europe, fueled by terrorist attacks, the refugee crisis, and perceptions of a growing Muslim
The document provides captions for a series of photographs taken between January 2013 and December 2013. The captions describe various events around the world including Obama's second presidential inauguration, political events in New Jersey and Russia, poverty and counterterrorism efforts in Saudi Arabia, ethnic violence in Myanmar, and the aftermath of disasters in Bangladesh, the Philippines, and South Africa.
1) President Barack Obama visited Cedar Falls, Iowa to speak about expanding high-speed internet access, drawing both supporters and protesters of his administration.
2) The protesters, organized by a group called the Cedar Valley Patriots for Christ, significantly outnumbered the Obama supporters initially and held signs expressing opposition to policies like Obamacare.
3) While the two sides expressed differing views on a range of issues including Keystone XL, immigration, foreign wars, and tax policy, one protester noted that everyone has a right to voice their opinions as long as it's done appropriately and nonviolently.
This presentation focuses on the TLC show All-American Muslim, which portrayed typical Muslim American families in Michigan. It discusses how the women are portrayed wearing both traditional hijabs and modern dress. It also analyzes the controversy surrounding Lowe's decision to pull ads from the show after complaints from a conservative Florida group, though Lowe's later claimed it was responding to various viewer perspectives.
Due to industrialization and demand for consumer goods, many factories were built in northern cities like Chicago to produce cars and other items. Many freed African American slaves moved north for work but faced discrimination. Racial tensions grew between white workers who worried about losing jobs to African Americans and between whites and blacks in public spaces like beaches that became unofficially segregated. One day at a beach, a white man threw rocks at a group of black teenagers, killing one, sparking the 1919 Chicago Race Riots over ongoing inequality and unfair treatment of African Americans.
The document discusses the influence of American Muslims in the 2012 US presidential election. It notes that 91% of American Muslims voted in 2012, higher than previous years. While Romney received only 7% of the Muslim vote, Obama received 66% due largely to his stance on issues important to Muslims like jobs, education, and civil rights. The document also discusses the perspectives of both candidates on American Muslims and debates around the construction of the Ground Zero mosque.
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The document criticizes the attention given to Malala Yousafzai, arguing that she has been used as a pawn in Western agendas. It notes that her father owns private schools and questions whether his motive was truly promoting education or protecting his business interests. It suggests Malala was promoted by powerful Western entities like the Council on Foreign Relations and former diplomat Richard Holbrooke to further plans to introduce for-profit education in Pakistan and other countries. The document argues the real issues are poverty and the extremism that was fostered by US and other foreign policies, not women's education or Malala herself.
This document appears to be a fake Facebook profile page for Michelle Obama. It provides biographical information about Michelle Obama such as her education history, family details like her marriage to Barack Obama and birth of her daughters, and her career as First Lady. It also shows posts from Michelle Obama about her work on initiatives like Let's Move and visiting Nelson Mandela in South Africa. Photos and videos are also referenced.
F a argument of judgment overcoming obstaclesskk5122
Macklemore struggled with drug and alcohol addiction from a young age but has now been sober for 5 years. His music addressing issues like addiction and gay rights has been an inspiration to many. Oprah overcame poverty, teenage pregnancy, and the death of her infant son to become the highest rated talk show host and one of the most influential women in the world. Gabrielle Giffords had to relearn basic skills like walking and talking after being shot in the head, but is determined to return to public service.
The document discusses different perspectives on Islamophobia and criticism of Islam. It summarizes that:
1) Some see Islamophobia as a form of racism, while others believe Islam as an ideology is valid to criticize.
2) Islamic fundamentalists try to threaten criticism of Islam, while tabloids regularly publish scare stories about Muslims. Meanwhile, secularists hope for honest discussion of Islam's increasing influence.
3) The far-right uses opposition to Islam as a proxy for racism, putting critics of religion in a difficult position of not wanting to support racism. However, others believe secular values are still worth defending through open criticism of religious ideas.
Ronald Lauder, a former Republican, expresses deep concern with President Obama's performance over the past four years. He argues that Obama has failed on the economy by adding greatly to the national debt. On national security, Lauder claims the U.S. is less secure under Obama and cites anti-American riots on the 9/11 anniversary and the killing of the U.S. ambassador in Libya. Lauder also criticizes Obama's treatment of Israel and asserts that Obama does not understand that a strong America benefits the entire world.
This document seeks to counter stereotypes about Muslims and Islam by providing facts and statistics. It notes that there are approximately 3.3 million Muslims in the US, accounting for 1% of the population. However, anti-Muslim attitudes and prejudices have intensified in recent years. The Quran preaches diversity, equality, and condemns terrorism and persecution. However, media portrayals of Muslims often promote stereotypes. Common myths include that all Muslims are Arab, that Islam is a violent religion, and that the religion oppresses women. Educators can help by incorporating Muslim voices and perspectives into curriculum and teaching about religious discrimination.
This document discusses the representation of Muslims in various media formats such as films and news websites. It provides the examples of the films "Executive Decision" and "Shoot on Sight" to show how portrayals have changed from negative stereotypes pre-9/11 to more nuanced depictions post-9/11. News coverage on websites like CNN and BBC is also examined, finding that CNN often takes a more negative stance while BBC represents both sides of stories involving Muslims. Overall, the document analyzes how Muslims have historically been misrepresented in Western media due to ignorance and seeks to understand portrayals across different media over time.
This document provides an outline for a course on Islam and the Muslim community in Louisville, Kentucky. It includes 13 weeks of topics that will be covered, such as the history of Muslims in Louisville, experiences of Muslim refugees, portrayals of Muslims in media and society, and the life and teachings of Muhammad Ali. It aims to introduce students to Muslim cultures and communities in Louisville while developing an informed perspective on modern Muslims. Key events discussed include reactions to the Syrian refugee crisis and terrorist attacks in Brussels.
The document discusses stereotypes of Arab and Arab-Americans in media and the negative impacts those stereotypes have. It provides examples from shows like "24" and "Aladdin" that portray Arabs negatively and could influence young viewers to form unfavorable opinions. These stereotypes in media have real world consequences, as the document describes an 18-year-old Arab American being beaten by a mob and a man being murdered four days after 9/11, with over 200 incidents targeting Arab-Americans post-9/11.
Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States and the first African American president. He served from 2009 to 2017. Some key facts about Obama include that he was born in Hawaii in 1961 to a white mother and black father. As president, Obama ordered the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, ended the war in Iraq in 2011, and expanded stem cell research. He was praised for being an inspiration and man of character during his time as president.
This document provides an overview of Barack Obama, including his background, family history, experiences, and factors that contributed to his election as president in 2008. It discusses Obama's mixed racial heritage, upbringing in Hawaii and Indonesia, education background, and political views. It analyzes how the struggling economy, unpopularity of the Iraq war, choice of Biden as running mate, youth and minority support, and media coverage helped Obama win the election against the challenges of his name and conspiracy theories.
I. Islam is the second largest religion globally with over 1.5 billion adherents. However, American views of Islam and Muslims have become increasingly unfavorable in recent years, especially after 9/11.
II. Polls show most Americans view Muslims as prone to violence and extremism. Discriminatory incidents against Muslims, like harassment and attacks on mosques, increased sharply after 9/11 and some political leaders made Islamophobic statements.
III. American Muslims face discrimination like heightened airport security checks, difficulties in the workplace if wearing religious attire, and the politicization of issues like the building of a mosque near Ground Zero in New York. Negative media portrayals contribute to Islamophobic stereotypes
This document discusses American Muslims and Islamophobia in the United States. It provides statistics on the Muslim population and examines public opinion polls that show negative views of American Muslims have increased since 9/11. The document discusses discrimination faced by Muslims, such as harassment, attacks on mosques, and difficulties at airports. It also examines controversial statements by some political leaders seen as encouraging anti-Muslim sentiment. Voices of American Muslims are presented, expressing both challenges in practicing their faith openly as well as messages of tolerance and understanding.
The West’s View on Islam/Muslims: Islamophobia?Amira Daghache
This research paper will take a deeper look at the West’s view of Islam and asks questions whether it’s all Islamophobia or something deeper. It details how it started, who’s encouraging it and why, who’s benefiting from it, how it’s viewed in other mediums, how it affected Muslims, who are the most prominent public figures fighting it and how it become different in recent years.
This document discusses how Muslims have become victims in the post-9/11 world. It outlines how Muslims living in Western countries feel under siege due to increased scrutiny, profiling, and discrimination. It also discusses how the US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of Muslims. The document criticizes several US policies, including support for Israel's occupation of Palestine, alliances with oppressive Muslim regimes, economic sanctions on Iraq that killed over 1 million Iraqis, and silence over Russian wars in Chechnya. It argues these policies generated anger towards the US among Muslims prior to George W. Bush. It outlines several post-9/11 policies, including detention and deportation of thousands of
This document contains summaries of 8 sources that discuss discrimination faced by Muslim and Arab Americans after the September 11th terrorist attacks. The sources describe how these groups faced workplace discrimination, bigotry, harassment and hate crimes due to their ethnicity or religious beliefs. They also discuss how the attacks changed views of different cultures in America and the lasting impacts on American lives and security.
This presentation focuses on the TLC show All-American Muslim, which portrayed typical Muslim American families in Michigan. It discusses how the women are portrayed wearing both traditional hijabs and modern dress. It also analyzes the controversy surrounding Lowe's decision to pull ads from the show after complaints from a conservative Florida group, though Lowe's later claimed it was responding to various viewer perspectives.
Due to industrialization and demand for consumer goods, many factories were built in northern cities like Chicago to produce cars and other items. Many freed African American slaves moved north for work but faced discrimination. Racial tensions grew between white workers who worried about losing jobs to African Americans and between whites and blacks in public spaces like beaches that became unofficially segregated. One day at a beach, a white man threw rocks at a group of black teenagers, killing one, sparking the 1919 Chicago Race Riots over ongoing inequality and unfair treatment of African Americans.
The document discusses the influence of American Muslims in the 2012 US presidential election. It notes that 91% of American Muslims voted in 2012, higher than previous years. While Romney received only 7% of the Muslim vote, Obama received 66% due largely to his stance on issues important to Muslims like jobs, education, and civil rights. The document also discusses the perspectives of both candidates on American Muslims and debates around the construction of the Ground Zero mosque.
Stupid uses of soft power that do not influence anything -malala-is-a-non-issueAgha A
The document criticizes the attention given to Malala Yousafzai, arguing that she has been used as a pawn in Western agendas. It notes that her father owns private schools and questions whether his motive was truly promoting education or protecting his business interests. It suggests Malala was promoted by powerful Western entities like the Council on Foreign Relations and former diplomat Richard Holbrooke to further plans to introduce for-profit education in Pakistan and other countries. The document argues the real issues are poverty and the extremism that was fostered by US and other foreign policies, not women's education or Malala herself.
This document appears to be a fake Facebook profile page for Michelle Obama. It provides biographical information about Michelle Obama such as her education history, family details like her marriage to Barack Obama and birth of her daughters, and her career as First Lady. It also shows posts from Michelle Obama about her work on initiatives like Let's Move and visiting Nelson Mandela in South Africa. Photos and videos are also referenced.
F a argument of judgment overcoming obstaclesskk5122
Macklemore struggled with drug and alcohol addiction from a young age but has now been sober for 5 years. His music addressing issues like addiction and gay rights has been an inspiration to many. Oprah overcame poverty, teenage pregnancy, and the death of her infant son to become the highest rated talk show host and one of the most influential women in the world. Gabrielle Giffords had to relearn basic skills like walking and talking after being shot in the head, but is determined to return to public service.
The document discusses different perspectives on Islamophobia and criticism of Islam. It summarizes that:
1) Some see Islamophobia as a form of racism, while others believe Islam as an ideology is valid to criticize.
2) Islamic fundamentalists try to threaten criticism of Islam, while tabloids regularly publish scare stories about Muslims. Meanwhile, secularists hope for honest discussion of Islam's increasing influence.
3) The far-right uses opposition to Islam as a proxy for racism, putting critics of religion in a difficult position of not wanting to support racism. However, others believe secular values are still worth defending through open criticism of religious ideas.
Ronald Lauder, a former Republican, expresses deep concern with President Obama's performance over the past four years. He argues that Obama has failed on the economy by adding greatly to the national debt. On national security, Lauder claims the U.S. is less secure under Obama and cites anti-American riots on the 9/11 anniversary and the killing of the U.S. ambassador in Libya. Lauder also criticizes Obama's treatment of Israel and asserts that Obama does not understand that a strong America benefits the entire world.
This document seeks to counter stereotypes about Muslims and Islam by providing facts and statistics. It notes that there are approximately 3.3 million Muslims in the US, accounting for 1% of the population. However, anti-Muslim attitudes and prejudices have intensified in recent years. The Quran preaches diversity, equality, and condemns terrorism and persecution. However, media portrayals of Muslims often promote stereotypes. Common myths include that all Muslims are Arab, that Islam is a violent religion, and that the religion oppresses women. Educators can help by incorporating Muslim voices and perspectives into curriculum and teaching about religious discrimination.
This document discusses the representation of Muslims in various media formats such as films and news websites. It provides the examples of the films "Executive Decision" and "Shoot on Sight" to show how portrayals have changed from negative stereotypes pre-9/11 to more nuanced depictions post-9/11. News coverage on websites like CNN and BBC is also examined, finding that CNN often takes a more negative stance while BBC represents both sides of stories involving Muslims. Overall, the document analyzes how Muslims have historically been misrepresented in Western media due to ignorance and seeks to understand portrayals across different media over time.
This document provides an outline for a course on Islam and the Muslim community in Louisville, Kentucky. It includes 13 weeks of topics that will be covered, such as the history of Muslims in Louisville, experiences of Muslim refugees, portrayals of Muslims in media and society, and the life and teachings of Muhammad Ali. It aims to introduce students to Muslim cultures and communities in Louisville while developing an informed perspective on modern Muslims. Key events discussed include reactions to the Syrian refugee crisis and terrorist attacks in Brussels.
The document discusses stereotypes of Arab and Arab-Americans in media and the negative impacts those stereotypes have. It provides examples from shows like "24" and "Aladdin" that portray Arabs negatively and could influence young viewers to form unfavorable opinions. These stereotypes in media have real world consequences, as the document describes an 18-year-old Arab American being beaten by a mob and a man being murdered four days after 9/11, with over 200 incidents targeting Arab-Americans post-9/11.
Barack Obama was the 44th president of the United States and the first African American president. He served from 2009 to 2017. Some key facts about Obama include that he was born in Hawaii in 1961 to a white mother and black father. As president, Obama ordered the mission that killed Osama bin Laden, ended the war in Iraq in 2011, and expanded stem cell research. He was praised for being an inspiration and man of character during his time as president.
This document provides an overview of Barack Obama, including his background, family history, experiences, and factors that contributed to his election as president in 2008. It discusses Obama's mixed racial heritage, upbringing in Hawaii and Indonesia, education background, and political views. It analyzes how the struggling economy, unpopularity of the Iraq war, choice of Biden as running mate, youth and minority support, and media coverage helped Obama win the election against the challenges of his name and conspiracy theories.
I. Islam is the second largest religion globally with over 1.5 billion adherents. However, American views of Islam and Muslims have become increasingly unfavorable in recent years, especially after 9/11.
II. Polls show most Americans view Muslims as prone to violence and extremism. Discriminatory incidents against Muslims, like harassment and attacks on mosques, increased sharply after 9/11 and some political leaders made Islamophobic statements.
III. American Muslims face discrimination like heightened airport security checks, difficulties in the workplace if wearing religious attire, and the politicization of issues like the building of a mosque near Ground Zero in New York. Negative media portrayals contribute to Islamophobic stereotypes
This document discusses American Muslims and Islamophobia in the United States. It provides statistics on the Muslim population and examines public opinion polls that show negative views of American Muslims have increased since 9/11. The document discusses discrimination faced by Muslims, such as harassment, attacks on mosques, and difficulties at airports. It also examines controversial statements by some political leaders seen as encouraging anti-Muslim sentiment. Voices of American Muslims are presented, expressing both challenges in practicing their faith openly as well as messages of tolerance and understanding.
The West’s View on Islam/Muslims: Islamophobia?Amira Daghache
This research paper will take a deeper look at the West’s view of Islam and asks questions whether it’s all Islamophobia or something deeper. It details how it started, who’s encouraging it and why, who’s benefiting from it, how it’s viewed in other mediums, how it affected Muslims, who are the most prominent public figures fighting it and how it become different in recent years.
This document discusses how Muslims have become victims in the post-9/11 world. It outlines how Muslims living in Western countries feel under siege due to increased scrutiny, profiling, and discrimination. It also discusses how the US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have resulted in the deaths of tens of thousands of Muslims. The document criticizes several US policies, including support for Israel's occupation of Palestine, alliances with oppressive Muslim regimes, economic sanctions on Iraq that killed over 1 million Iraqis, and silence over Russian wars in Chechnya. It argues these policies generated anger towards the US among Muslims prior to George W. Bush. It outlines several post-9/11 policies, including detention and deportation of thousands of
This document contains summaries of 8 sources that discuss discrimination faced by Muslim and Arab Americans after the September 11th terrorist attacks. The sources describe how these groups faced workplace discrimination, bigotry, harassment and hate crimes due to their ethnicity or religious beliefs. They also discuss how the attacks changed views of different cultures in America and the lasting impacts on American lives and security.
Islamophobia refers to prejudice against or hatred of Muslims. The document discusses some of the key reasons for and consequences of Islamophobia. The main reasons given are terrorism by some Muslim extremist groups and underlying racism in Western societies. Some politicians exploit fears of terrorism to promote anti-Muslim policies. Media coverage also fuels Islamophobia by disproportionately linking Islam with terrorism. Consequences include stereotyping of Muslims, discrimination, hate crimes against Muslims rising, and policies targeting mosques and Muslim students.
Islamophobia is prevalent in Western societies due to events like 9/11 and the Paris attacks that fuel fear of Muslims. The media portrays Muslims negatively and politicians exploit anti-Muslim sentiments to gain votes. While overt racism like attacks on mosques occurs, more subtle aversive racism is also common in interactions and views of Muslim-majority areas. Despite Canada's multiculturalism, Islamophobia persists as shown by increased anti-Muslim hate crimes since 9/11.
17. According to Polls Over all American Believes that American Muslims… 57% … should undergo more intensive security checks at airports. (Gallup) 52% … are not respectful of women. (Gallup) 44% … are too extreme in their religious beliefs. (Gallup) 40% … are not respectful of other religions (Gallup) 39% … should be required to carry a special ID(Gallup) 34% … are sympathetic to al-Qaida(Gallup) 33% … religion – Islam - stokes violence(Wa. Post/ABC News) 27% … should be required to register their location with Fed. Govt. (Cornell) 26% … Mosques should be monitored by law enforcement agencies (Cornell) 22% … should be profiled as potential threats. (Cornell) 46% … of Americans have a negative view of Islam (Wa. Post/ABC News) 40% … would be less likely to patronize Muslim owned businesses (Zogby)
18. Where this Image came from as most of the people might have never heard about this strange religion before 9/11 or have no such knowledge of American Muslims around them?
19. When asked how they learned about religion 60% from news media 16% TV 11% from Obama’s words and behavior
20. Cont. From other Muslims From their leaders Being unable to distinguish between Islam and Muslims. Media as mentioned and basic stereotypes
21. Media Images representingMuslims Oppressive Women Comic Book Movie Book
23. Islamophobia is prejudice against, hatred or fear of Islam or Muslims Why increase and decrease favorable reasons Rise in Islamophobia after 9/11 Some facts and discriminatory attacks
24. Why the favorable/unfavorable change? Politics: Iraq & Afghanistan Wars - bankrupt Current events: Oct. 2009: FBI Shooting of an imam in Detroit. Nov. 2009: Fort Hood shooting Dec. 2009: Christmas Day bombing Summer 2010: Building of a mosque near WTC. Sept. 2010: Burning of Quran on 9/11 Death of Imam
25. Survey by PEW Research Center How much do you know about the Muslim Religion? A great deal Some Not very much Nothing at all Don’t know
30. S. Carolina Board of Education memberDr. Henry Jordan "Screw the Buddhists and kill the Muslims." “… the religion of Islam is a "cult" that worships "Lucifer."
31. RepresentativePeter King (R-NY) “No American Muslim leaders are cooperating in the war on terror. "80-85% of mosques in this country are controlled by Islamic fundamentalists.”
32. RepresentativeFrank Lasee Islam is NOT a religion of peace. Islam IS a religion intent on conquering the world … this is a central theme in the Koran.”
34. If this kind of Discrimination is shown by the leaders then what would people think and do?
35. Recent Discriminatory Acts in United States against Muslims A Muslim woman, wearing a head scarf reported an assault on Dec 21, 2010 while sitting in car in Ohio. She was pepper-sprayed in her eyes, called with names and a remark “All you Muslims go back to where you came from” where she said all that he cared was that I am a Muslim. It was caught on the mosque's surveillance camera Women response over this incident Said had never experienced such hatred before Monday, she said. "I feel very sad. I'm not angry, I'm just disappointed. I can never forget about this man. I feel like he's still in this room."
36. Cont. 9/11/2010 Burning of Quran day (never happened but caused a lot of destruction in some countries and media attention) It resulted in boycott of Wikipedia, Face book and several other web sites in many Islamic countries for about a month August 20, 2010 a Muslim woman who work as a hostess at entertainment giant Disney, reported saying they have repeatedly sent her home without pay for refusing to remove her headscarf at work. October 11, 2010 Another woman ImaneBoudlal, 26, claimed in August that when she wore the hijab to work, her supervisors told her to remove it, work where customers couldn’t see her, or go home.
37. Cont. The Council (CAIR)told the Los Angeles Times that it has received other complaints over the years from Muslim women who said they have been denied "front-stage jobs" with Disney because of their hijabs. A comment on this news “These muslims who to don't like our system, our work and dress codes, our life style should GO BACK TO THE DESERT! IF YOU DON'T LIKE HERE GO BACK WHERE YOU COME FROM! Americans need to STOP catering these people! If someone comes in your home and dosen't like what you do LEAVE! AND DON'T COME BACK! “
38. Cont. Mosque which was to be built some two blocks away from ground zero was politicized because of being close to 9/11 place. Yet again religion was blamed for the mistakes of a group of ignorant extremist people. Still the most prominent is suspicion of officials when it comes to national security. People of eastern background and Arab origin has to wait for about 5 to 6 hours before they can go out of airport. This happened with my dad and two cousins also and it happens every time they are coming back to United States. May be a good enough reason to be stopped is to have Muhammad as a middle name.
39. Cont. Kalima a Muslim female was sent home from Onslow Memorial Hospital because of her Scarf but called back after a few days. On her annual review day she got fired from her job saying Tea Partiers Freak Over Six Flags 'Muslim Day‘ 9/12/2010 where only special thing was serving of Hilal food (similar to Kosher). It was also highly politicized. Six Flags has been holding these events since 2000 for the 42-year-old Muslim nonprofit, apparently this year, it's getting more attention, both because it falls on the weekend of Sept. 11 and also because of the ongoing controversy about the Muslim center planned a few blocks away from Ground Zero in New York.
40. Cont. Comment by Annie Hammilton, one one the tea party members “STOP THE SILENCE. STOP THE NONSENCE. STOP THE MUSLIM DAY - THEY ARE NOT AMERICANS. THEY DO NOT ABIDE BY OUR CONSTITUTION - THEY ARE NOT ONE OF US - YOU ARE EITHER WITH US OR AGAINST US - MAKE YOUR DECISION.”
41. Cont. She called for a boycott for the amusement park by spreading discriminatory remarks "it is funding terror -- and by your silence, YOU are funding terror. YOU are funding terror.“ Later asked how accepting park admission fees is "funding terror," Hamilton can't explain. None of the tea party commentaries mention that one of the men who first established the Muslim Family Day event in 2000 was himself killed in the attack on the World Trade Center. Muslims were not trying to be insensitive but Ramadan month happened to be ended on September, 10th and since Islamic Calendar has only 11 months so it doesn’t fall on same day every year. It just happened to be that weekend.
42. Attacks with in 36 hours of the 9/11 Six bullets shattered windows of a mosque in Irving, TX. $3,000 in damage was caused. A bag filled with blood and labeled 'Pig's blood' was thrown at the door of a mosque in San Francisco, CA. Four bricks were thrown through the windows of a Muslim bookstore in Alexandria, VA. Also in Virginia, two mosques reported vandalism. In Canada, the front doors at mosques in St. Catherines, ON and Montreal, PQ were fire-bombed, with minimal damage. The British Broadcasting Commission (BBC) reported that there had been many death threats and assaults against Muslims.
43. Continuing harassment and attacks: On the afternoon of Saturday, 2001-SEP-15, a gunman killed the 49 year old owner of a gas station in Mesa, AZ. He was a Sikh. His family believes that he was killed because he "looked Middle Eastern.“ Additional shots were fired at a Lebanese clerk and at the home of an Afghan family.On the evening of Saturday, 2001-SEP-15, a gunman killed a Pakistani Muslim store owner in Dallas, TX.
44. A Christian of Egyptian origin was shot dead in California.Near Chicago, IL, There was a march in which about 300 anti-Arab youths waved flags, shouted "USA, USA," and attempted to march on a mosque in Bridgeview, IL -- a suburb southwest of Chicago. Colin Zaremba, 19, said: "I'm proud to be American and I hate Arabs and I always have." Three demonstrators were arrested.
45. Countless angry looks, obscene gestures, vandalism hate messages in Internet chat rooms and elsewhere on the Internet, bomb and other threats via telephone have targeted Muslim and Arab-Americans since 9/11.
46. Discrimination in the world against Muslims after the tragedy of 9/11 is more than in U.S. itself
47. The current climate of fear, anger, and paranoia as the United States is in a perpetual state of war with terrorists and the “Axes of Evil” has perhaps done irreparable damage to ordinary immigrant from South Asia and Middle East. The media has succeeded in creating powerful images of a”violent and primitive” people based on the “oppressive” religion and culture of Islam. Heightened negative stereotypes in the aftermath of the trauma of 9/11 has given rise to stark moments of discrimination and result is targeted racism which may be is similar to the experiences endured by Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese after the wars of their respective countries with the United States.
49. Some excerpts from a book “Voices of American Muslims” by Linda Brandi Cateura She conducted interviews with Muslims from various disciplines of lives living in Unites States after 9/11
50. Overseer of our national well-being, Dr. Elias ZerhouniNational Institute of Health (Bethesda, Maryland) “ It’s a disservice to both sides to cartoonize Islam, to emphasize just one form of dress, one concept, one position, rather than present something as it truly is in its many manifestation , in its reality which is complex and not as uniform as people might like it to be. There is a quality that makes for happiness. I refer to family ties and relationships. They are usually of a closeness that maintains a good family structure. I want my kids to interact with Christian friends, Jewish friends, and understand the complexity of life and society.”
51. A leading imam’s (Omar Abu-Namous) response to terrorism Islamic Cultural Center of New York City “The murderers (terrorist) are an isolated group of persons who are very parochial, with narrow understanding…They read the text of the Holy Koran and form an understanding, so narrow, as if you would peek through a peephole and think you had a view of the whole room inside. No, you would have a very small view of the room”
52. Feisal Abdul Rauf, Masjid al-FarahNew York (North Bergen, New Jersey) Forceful voice of reason American Muslims now are in a better position to communicate a newer American form of islam to their relatives, abroad, and thereby influence their thinking about islam. America is a very easy country. You can live any way you want--- you can live a Mormon lifestyle, an Amish lifestyle, or a very atheistic lifestyle. You can be anything you want in this country as long as you’re not a national security threat. Very easily it was recognized that the Koran and the hadith do not speak speak to all issues. Many are not addressed in either. In the science of Islamic jurisprudence, there is a recognition that issue not mentioned in holy Scriptures have to be judged by analogy, by consensus, and other sources of jurisprudence.”
53. A school kid of Asian Background (Bridging Islamic School with Kennedy High) “ It’s like being with different kinds of people instead of only Muslims. I feel comfortable with children of many different religions--- Catholics, Jews, Protestants. Some times when she (mother) doesn’t cook, we’ll go to McDonald’s or Taco Bell. My brother can drive and he can take us. Since 9/11 things seems to change. I get the impression from everywhere that people think all Muslims are bad. But we haven’t changed.”
54. Michael Wolfe, writer, convert, filmmaker (Santa Cruz, California) Heir to three monotheistic faiths “ Socializing with Muslims is so easy for me because they don’t need booze to have a good time. I don’t drink and never have. ..Most of my Christians and Jewish friends don’t seem to know how to celebrate anything without a glass in their hands. I notice a new openness on the part of American Muslims toward others. Since 9/11, mosques and Islamic centers across the country have engaged in more exchanges with people and institutions of other faiths than entire preceding decade. Islam provides for me an amazing intellectual and spiritual toolkit. By intellectual, I mean that there is nothing mysterious or not understandable about it. It is simple and direct.”
55. Michael Wolfe is a convert to Islam and his decision was of particular interest because he was Christian on his mother side and Jewish on his father’s. He had in his background two monotheistic religions, neither of which seemed to satisfy him until he came across the third monotheistic faith---islam---that, for him, completed a cycle.
56. A Well Known Religious ScholarShaykh Yusuf al-Qaradawi, chairman of the Sunna and Sira Council, Qatar Islam, the religion of tolerance, holds the human soul in high esteem, and considers the attack against innocent human beings a grave sin, this is backed by the Qur’anic verse which reads: ‘Who so ever kills a human being [as punishment] for [crimes] other than manslaughter or [sowing] corruption in the earth, it shall be as if he has killed all mankind, and who so ever saves the life of one, it shall be as if he had saved the life of all mankind’ (Al-Ma’idah:32)."
57. Condemned suicide bombings against Israeli civilians and condemned terrorism in all its forms. The Grand Sheikh of the al-Azhar mosque, Sheikh Muhammad SayyedTantawi
58. Elie Wiesel “Unless we safeguard the liberties of all our citizens, the Pledge of Allegiance and the Declaration of Independence mean about as much as a plastic flag bumper sticker.”
59. Declaration of Independence “that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness”
60. Margaret Mead “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.”
61. Koran 49:13 Oh mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that you may know each other (Not that you may despise each other). 5:69 Surely, those who believe, those who are Jewish, the converts, and the Christians; any of them who (1) believe in GOD and (2) believe in the Last Day, and (3) lead a righteous life, have nothing to fear, nor will they grieve.
62. Koran 25:63 The worshippers of the All-Merciful are they who tread gently upon the earth, and when the ignorant address them, they reply, "Peace!“ 28:55, And when they hear vain talk, they turn away from it and say: "To us our deeds, and to you yours; peace be to you: we do not seek out the ignorant." 4:94 . . . Do not say to one who offers you peace, "You are not a believer," seeking the spoils of this life. For God has abundant treasure. You used to be like them, after all, and then God blessed you.
63. -- Mohandas K. Gandhi "I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent."
64. -- John F. Kennedy Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put an end to mankind...War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today."