Melissa Zoque
Professor Arostegui
REL3380
10/04/15
Islamophobia in the United States
Islamophobia is a term that refers to the discrimination and fear of Muslims and the Islamic religion as a whole. It is recorded that the word went into use in the 1990s denouncing negative activities like apprehension and scorn directed to Muslim cultures, however it gained its popularity after the effects of 9/11. It can likewise be used as a derogatory term, adding to prejudice and insults. This study highlights religious observation as a noteworthy issue that unfavorably influences the individuals who proclaim the Islamic religion in the United States. Most of those who profess this religion condemn the media to have faulted for sanctioning this separation …show more content…
The elucidation of the Islamic religion to be merciless and stupid is thought by many due to their belief in sacrifice as was represented by the terrorist group, Al Qaida. Such being, which had previously established inclination of every one of these issues, makes the Western society consider Muslims a risk toward their security and qualities of life. This is the fundamental reason as to why Muslims are separated in the States.
Many a times, the Islamic religion is considered a security threat not only in US but also in other nations closely affiliated to America. Occurrences have been reported where a Muslim will be discriminated against and looked badly upon, only encouraging such behavior from others which has expanded quantities of arranged assaults towards them. These assaults have gotten to the point where many followers of this religion have fears of their own to go out in some cities and possibly live normal lives. Americans have been prepared to expect nothing other than savagery from Muslim countries (Fuller …show more content…
A few see this as bondage now in their nation. It mortifies their rights; it makes them feel disengaged, particularly when they recall the country is united, and because of their people it was once at a very low point. The Muslim-Americans admit that their rights as citizens of the United States are looked down upon, basically as if they didn’t exist as they are subject to blame for any troubles within the country. The various security checks that they have to go through make them feel as if they are not part of their country, even in literal terms, many of them are forced to go through secondary screening and sometimes considered selectees at airports because of their names. This perception at one point sent them to the streets to protest against this stereotype as it associates them with terrorism and all terrorist groups (Emerson
Professor Arostegui
REL3380
10/04/15
Islamophobia in the United States
Islamophobia is a term that refers to the discrimination and fear of Muslims and the Islamic religion as a whole. It is recorded that the word went into use in the 1990s denouncing negative activities like apprehension and scorn directed to Muslim cultures, however it gained its popularity after the effects of 9/11. It can likewise be used as a derogatory term, adding to prejudice and insults. This study highlights religious observation as a noteworthy issue that unfavorably influences the individuals who proclaim the Islamic religion in the United States. Most of those who profess this religion condemn the media to have faulted for sanctioning this separation …show more content…
The elucidation of the Islamic religion to be merciless and stupid is thought by many due to their belief in sacrifice as was represented by the terrorist group, Al Qaida. Such being, which had previously established inclination of every one of these issues, makes the Western society consider Muslims a risk toward their security and qualities of life. This is the fundamental reason as to why Muslims are separated in the States.
Many a times, the Islamic religion is considered a security threat not only in US but also in other nations closely affiliated to America. Occurrences have been reported where a Muslim will be discriminated against and looked badly upon, only encouraging such behavior from others which has expanded quantities of arranged assaults towards them. These assaults have gotten to the point where many followers of this religion have fears of their own to go out in some cities and possibly live normal lives. Americans have been prepared to expect nothing other than savagery from Muslim countries (Fuller …show more content…
A few see this as bondage now in their nation. It mortifies their rights; it makes them feel disengaged, particularly when they recall the country is united, and because of their people it was once at a very low point. The Muslim-Americans admit that their rights as citizens of the United States are looked down upon, basically as if they didn’t exist as they are subject to blame for any troubles within the country. The various security checks that they have to go through make them feel as if they are not part of their country, even in literal terms, many of them are forced to go through secondary screening and sometimes considered selectees at airports because of their names. This perception at one point sent them to the streets to protest against this stereotype as it associates them with terrorism and all terrorist groups (Emerson