9/11 Effects On Muslim Americans

September 11, 2001 is a day that many Americans will remember. Muslim Americans were also marked by these terrorist attacks. After the tragedy happened, Muslim Americans have been living in a painful position because they have been seen as terrorist, and have been trying for years to recover and change the way they are being viewed. The government passed Patriot Act and Clear Act, which cause Muslim’s to become suicidal because of all the horrible treatment they had to through It has been sixteen years since the tragic event happened, but many people still remember it like it was just yesterday. After September 11, 2001, Muslim Americans have faced discrimination, negative stereotypes, and held unfairly responsible for terrorist attacks.
Muslim Americans have been facing discrimination, that has caused a few them to hide their beliefs. Alsayegh is an American Muslim that thinks that he should hide his Muslims beliefs because many people are very judgmental about it, which he knows he will be faced with discrimination (Alsayegh). Being an American Muslim can be very difficult because if they are they will be faced with discrimination. Not only do they have to be faced with discrimination but also seen as a mistrust to this country. American Muslim’s must not only worry about themselves, but also their family and friends on the other side of the world (Alsayegh). Media and technology could have been opportunities for …show more content…
It is hard to imagine how Muslim Americans live in the United States. For years they have been trying to recover from all the discrimination. They have been living in a painful position for many years now. They were held responsible for the terrorist attacks that happened that day. Many of these Muslim Americans have been trying to change the view on Americans, but it keeps getting harder for them. All the stereotyping and the media has not helped them to change the view on