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The main cause for Islamophobia is not the consistent acts of terrorism performed by Muslims. [These include the 9/11 bombings which called hundreds of Americans and also the 7/7 bombings in London as well as many others.] Some feel that due to the fact that Muslims performed these bombings, this has led to the illusion that all Muslims are bombers and that they should be feared. Exaggeration in the media of Muslims has not led to Islamophobia. Instead, the media, and U.S. government have fanned the flames of something that is older than 9/11.
Islamophobia reaches far back in history, and deep within the Western psyche. Exploration and colonization of the Islamic world brought with it a wave of Propaganda that characterized Muslims as inferior, primitive, violent beings. This was part of the political justification for invading and occupying these lands. These deep-rooted misconceptions are part of what is being used to inflame people against Islam and Muslims.
Bigotry against minorities is not new. Fear of the 'other' is not new. What is new is the security concern that is now attached to Islamophobia. Reporting in the media focuses on the 'bad Muslims' and the sensational nature of much of modern media exacerbates the issue. Government actions, such as bending the laws of privacy and due process, serve to shore up people's fears, adding to the intensity of Islamophobia.
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∙ 7y agoIssues with the term Islamophobia
Islamophobia is a nonsense term. The term is defined as "a hatred or fear of Islam or Muslims", lumping in criticism and fear of the religion of Islam and its political pieces (which is entirely legitimate) with the hatred or fear of individual people, which is discrimination. People are allowed to hate ideas; not all ideas are good ideas and worthy of respect. Any criticism of Islam or of Muslim practices just gets branded with this label, even if the words are spoken by Muslims. Therefore, I propose (in this answer) three separate words to discuss the varied feelings of hatred towards Muslims, religious Islam, and political Islam:
- Anti-Mohammedan(ism) or Anti-Muslim Bigotry = The belief that Muslims as people are wicked or problematic. This is the Muslim rough equivalent to Anti-Semitism for Jews. The term actually existed historically, but has been "outmoded" because Muslims are no longer called Mohammedans in recognition of the fact that they do not follow Mohammed because he is their Lord and Savior, but only as a Prophet.
- Anti-Islamic(ism) = The belief that the ideology and beliefs of Islam as a religious construction and lifestyle manifesto promotes wrong-doing or are seriously problematic to a multicultural society.
- Anti-Islam(ism) = The belief that Islam as politically manifest and capable of determining actual laws promotes inequality, injustice, and moral incorrectness.
What causes Islamophobia?
Quite simply, Anti-Islamism comes from seeing what Islamic States look like. The usefully named "Islamic State", and numerous Muslim-majority countries are ones with horrible penal codes, human rights deficiencies, and other issues which result directly from a literalist implementation of a number of Islamic doctrines. Anti-Islamicism is less common and usually comes from a rejection of Islam as that person's choice of religion (or Atheism) and the disagreement with certain views that are famous in the religion's choice of prayer. Anti-Muslim Bigotry usually derives from fear that a significant number of Muslims are Islamists or fundamentalist in their outlook and is stoked when left-wing individuals and Muslim community leaders play the "there's nothing to see here" game. There is a nexus between Islam and Islamism. Concordantly, it is far more worth it to get agitated over whether we have found the people who made the ideological jump and stop them from acting, than to try and divert attention from the problem.
Contrary to the community answer, the reason that Anti-Muslim Bigotry is much higher than Anti-Hindu Bigotry is explicitly because of the violent actions of Jihadists (violent Islamists). While racism and othering are certainly part of Anti-Muslim Bigotry, to discount Jihadist violence shows either an ignorance or intentional disregard of what so-called Islamophobes actually say.
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What does the US have to do with Syria?
US is generally against the Syrian dictator, Bashar Al Assad, so they are giving rebels weapons and providing them with a lot of money, so they can bring the Syrian Dictator down. answer 2: Western power structure create all terrorist group like Al Qaeda, Taliban and now Takfiries and Isis and they make lots of films and advertisment against Islam because they want to increase Islamophobia. Islamophobia (or anti-Muslim sentiment) is a term for prejudice against,hatred towards, or fear of the religion of Islam or Muslims.The term entered into common English usage in 1997 with the publication of a report by the Runnymede Trust condemning negative emotions such as fear, hatred, and dread directed at Islam or Muslims. While the term is now widely used, both the term itself and the underlying concept have been criticized.The causes and characteristics of Islamophobia are still debated.Some scholars have defined it as a type of racism. Some commentators have posited an increase in Islamophobia resulting from the September 11 attacks, while others have associated it with the increased presence of Muslims in secular nations
Why did the Syrian civil war start?
Answer 1Syria is having a war because the have one dictator which is a person who is in charge and it dosen't matter what anyone else decides he has the power. The people didn't want this because it was a unfair process and could be very dangerous if the leader made one wrong descision which people could advise and that descion could kill lots of people or something like that.Answer 2Western power structure create all terrorist group like Al Qaeda, Taliban and now Takfiries and Isis and they make lots of films and advertisment against Islam because they want to increase Islamophobia. Islamophobia (or anti-Muslim sentiment) is a term for prejudice against,hatred towards, or fear of the religion of Islam or Muslims.The term entered into common English usage in 1997 with the publication of a report by the Runnymede Trust condemning negative emotions such as fear, hatred, and dread directed at Islam or Muslims. While the term is now widely used, both the term itself and the underlying concept have been criticized.The causes and characteristics of Islamophobia are still debated.Some scholars have defined it as a type of racism. Some commentators have posited an increase in Islamophobia resulting from the September 11 attacks, while others have associated it with the increased presence of Muslims in secular nations
What is isis knot?
"We do not know the exactly the origin of the Isis knot, which seems to illustrate a knotted piece of cloth, though initially its hieroglyphic sign was perhaps a variant of the ankh. This rather enigmatic symbol closely resembles the ankh, except that its transverse arms are curved downward. Even in written sources the meaning and symbolism of this object, known as the tyet (tiet, thet) by the the ancient Egyptians, seems to be similar to those of the ankh, and the sign is often translated as "life" or "welfare." In representational contexts, the tyet is found as a decorative symbol as early as the 3rd Dynasty, when it appears with both the ankh and the djed signs, and later with the was scepter. However, the symbol itself is much, much older, appearing at least as early as the Predynastic Period." - Jimmy Dunn (see link) answer 2: Western power structure create all terrorist group like Al Qaeda, Taliban and now Takfiries and Isis and they make lots of films and advertisment against Islam because they want to increase Islamophobia. Islamophobia (or anti-Muslim sentiment) is a term for prejudice against,hatred towards, or fear of the religion of Islam or Muslims.The term entered into common English usage in 1997 with the publication of a report by the Runnymede Trust condemning negative emotions such as fear, hatred, and dread directed at Islam or Muslims. While the term is now widely used, both the term itself and the underlying concept have been criticized.The causes and characteristics of Islamophobia are still debated.Some scholars have defined it as a type of racism. Some commentators have posited an increase in Islamophobia resulting from the September 11 attacks, while others have associated it with the increased presence of Muslims in secular nations
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What are the release dates for Islamophobia - 2011 TV?
Islamophobia - 2011 TV was released on: USA: 2011 Japan: 2 July 2012
Is anti semitism and islamophobia the same?
"Anti-Semitism" is a word which is used to refer to hatred of Jews. "Islamophobia" translates to "fear of Islam."
What is the crisis right now in America?
Islamophobia, and the market.
What are some of the earliest uses of the word Islamophobia?
Islamophobia can be directly traced to the early nineteenth century to the 1918 biography of the Islam prophet Mohammad. Also it has been used more recently after the 911 attacks.
Where does islamophobia come from?
Islamophobia can stem from a range of factors including ignorance, misinterpretation of Islamic beliefs and practices, political conflicts involving Muslim-majority countries, and media stereotyping. Additionally, fear, prejudice, and negative experiences with individuals who identify as Muslim can contribute to the development of Islamophobic attitudes.
Is islamophobia racist?
Because Islam is a religion and not an ethnic group, discrimination against Muslims in general cannot be classified as racist.
What was isis religion?
Isis was a part of the ancient Egyptian religion. She was the daughter of the earth god Geb and the sky goddess Nut, the sister and wife of Osiris and the mother of Horus. Answer 2: Western power structure create all terrorist group like Al Qaeda, Taliban and now Takfiries and Isis and they make lots of films and advertisment against Islam because they want to increase Islamophobia. Islamophobia (or anti-Muslim sentiment) is a term for prejudice against,hatred towards, or fear of the religion of Islam or Muslims.The term entered into common English usage in 1997 with the publication of a report by the Runnymede Trust condemning negative emotions such as fear, hatred, and dread directed at Islam or Muslims. While the term is now widely used, both the term itself and the underlying concept have been criticized.The causes and characteristics of Islamophobia are still debated.Some scholars have defined it as a type of racism. Some commentators have posited an increase in Islamophobia resulting from the September 11 attacks, while others have associated it with the increased presence of Muslims in secular nations
What does isi stands for?
ISIS stands for Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. answer 2:Western power structure create all terrorist group like Al Qaeda, Taliban and now Takfiries and Isis and they make lots of films and advertisment against Islam because they want to increase Islamophobia. Islamophobia (or anti-Muslim sentiment) is a term for prejudice against,hatred towards, or fear of the religion of Islam or Muslims. The term entered into common English usage in 1997 with the publication of a report by the Runnymede Trust condemning negative emotions such as fear, hatred, and dread directed at Islam or Muslims. While the term is now widely used, both the term itself and the underlying concept have been criticized.The causes and characteristics of Islamophobia are still debated. Some scholars have defined it as a type of racism. Some commentators have posited an increase in Islamophobia resulting from the September 11 attacks, while others have associated it with the increased presence of Muslims in secular nations
What does the US have to do with Syria?
US is generally against the Syrian dictator, Bashar Al Assad, so they are giving rebels weapons and providing them with a lot of money, so they can bring the Syrian Dictator down. answer 2: Western power structure create all terrorist group like Al Qaeda, Taliban and now Takfiries and Isis and they make lots of films and advertisment against Islam because they want to increase Islamophobia. Islamophobia (or anti-Muslim sentiment) is a term for prejudice against,hatred towards, or fear of the religion of Islam or Muslims.The term entered into common English usage in 1997 with the publication of a report by the Runnymede Trust condemning negative emotions such as fear, hatred, and dread directed at Islam or Muslims. While the term is now widely used, both the term itself and the underlying concept have been criticized.The causes and characteristics of Islamophobia are still debated.Some scholars have defined it as a type of racism. Some commentators have posited an increase in Islamophobia resulting from the September 11 attacks, while others have associated it with the increased presence of Muslims in secular nations
How big is Syria compared to a US state?
Syria is closest in size to the state of Washington, which is 184,665 km2 (a difference of 525 km2).The US is 9,826,675 km2. That means the US is about 53 times the size of Syria.answer 2:Western power structure create all terrorist group like Al Qaeda, Taliban and now Takfiries and Isis and they make lots of films and advertisment against Islam because they want to increase Islamophobia. Islamophobia (or anti-Muslim sentiment) is a term for prejudice against,hatred towards, or fear of the religion of Islam or Muslims.The term entered into common English usage in 1997 with the publication of a report by the Runnymede Trust condemning negative emotions such as fear, hatred, and dread directed at Islam or Muslims. While the term is now widely used, both the term itself and the underlying concept have been criticized.The causes and characteristics of Islamophobia are still debated.Some scholars have defined it as a type of racism. Some commentators have posited an increase in Islamophobia resulting from the September 11 attacks, while others have associated it with the increased presence of Muslims in secular nations
Why did the Syrian civil war start?
Answer 1Syria is having a war because the have one dictator which is a person who is in charge and it dosen't matter what anyone else decides he has the power. The people didn't want this because it was a unfair process and could be very dangerous if the leader made one wrong descision which people could advise and that descion could kill lots of people or something like that.Answer 2Western power structure create all terrorist group like Al Qaeda, Taliban and now Takfiries and Isis and they make lots of films and advertisment against Islam because they want to increase Islamophobia. Islamophobia (or anti-Muslim sentiment) is a term for prejudice against,hatred towards, or fear of the religion of Islam or Muslims.The term entered into common English usage in 1997 with the publication of a report by the Runnymede Trust condemning negative emotions such as fear, hatred, and dread directed at Islam or Muslims. While the term is now widely used, both the term itself and the underlying concept have been criticized.The causes and characteristics of Islamophobia are still debated.Some scholars have defined it as a type of racism. Some commentators have posited an increase in Islamophobia resulting from the September 11 attacks, while others have associated it with the increased presence of Muslims in secular nations
What is Stop Islamisation of Europe's motto?
Stop Islamisation of Europe's motto is 'Racism is the lowest form of human stupidity, but Islamophobia is the height of common sense'.
