Steve Macias
Prof. Grundmeier
English 1A
13 April 2015
The One Dimensional Arab Do Arab countries produce doctors, scientists, athletes, or actors? Scanning through western media reports, we might be tempted to think such occupations simply do not exist in Arabic speaking countries. Instead the phrase, “Arab” conjures images of missiles, turbans, and automatic rifles. Or perhaps we think of men laying prostrate facing Mecca or women dressed in Hijab as they veil their body in their cultural identity. This simple illustration is anecdotal of a larger phenomenon forming: how western society views cultures they identify as Arab and is often times guided more by discrete cultural biases and political agendas than relevant news. The unfavorable bias in the portrayal of Arabs in western media develops harmful associations with Muslims around the world and negatively impacts minority communities in America. Western media groups should strive for balanced reporting by highlighting positive images of Muslims in society to combat violent extremism …show more content…
"Muslims in America, Post 9/11." American Psychology Association. 1 Sept. 2011. Web. 9 Apr. 2015.
Green, Emma. "The Trouble With Wearing Turbans in America." The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 27 Jan. 2015. Web. 11 Apr. 2015.
"Islamophobia: Understanding Anti-Muslim Sentiment in the West." Gallup World, 1 Jan. 2013. Web. 10 Apr. 2015.
Kelly, Megan. "DA to Seek Death Penalty for Nolan." The Kelly File. Fox News, 4 Oct. 2014. Web. 9 Apr. 2015.
McManus, Doyle. " 'Islamic ' Extremism or 'violent ' Extremism?" Los Angeles Times. 20 Feb. 2015. Web. 9 Apr. 2015.
"Media Has Anti-Muslim Bias, Claims Report." The Guardian. 14 Nov. 2005. Web. 11 Apr. 2015.
Temple-Raston, Dina. "How Did Anti-Muslim Bias Seep Into FBI Training?" Morning Edition. National Public Radio, 29 Sept. 2011. Web. 7 Apr. 2015.
Williams, Daniel. "Christianity in Iraq Is Finished." Washington Post. 8 Sept. 2014. Web. 12 Apr.
Prof. Grundmeier
English 1A
13 April 2015
The One Dimensional Arab Do Arab countries produce doctors, scientists, athletes, or actors? Scanning through western media reports, we might be tempted to think such occupations simply do not exist in Arabic speaking countries. Instead the phrase, “Arab” conjures images of missiles, turbans, and automatic rifles. Or perhaps we think of men laying prostrate facing Mecca or women dressed in Hijab as they veil their body in their cultural identity. This simple illustration is anecdotal of a larger phenomenon forming: how western society views cultures they identify as Arab and is often times guided more by discrete cultural biases and political agendas than relevant news. The unfavorable bias in the portrayal of Arabs in western media develops harmful associations with Muslims around the world and negatively impacts minority communities in America. Western media groups should strive for balanced reporting by highlighting positive images of Muslims in society to combat violent extremism …show more content…
"Muslims in America, Post 9/11." American Psychology Association. 1 Sept. 2011. Web. 9 Apr. 2015.
Green, Emma. "The Trouble With Wearing Turbans in America." The Atlantic. Atlantic Media Company, 27 Jan. 2015. Web. 11 Apr. 2015.
"Islamophobia: Understanding Anti-Muslim Sentiment in the West." Gallup World, 1 Jan. 2013. Web. 10 Apr. 2015.
Kelly, Megan. "DA to Seek Death Penalty for Nolan." The Kelly File. Fox News, 4 Oct. 2014. Web. 9 Apr. 2015.
McManus, Doyle. " 'Islamic ' Extremism or 'violent ' Extremism?" Los Angeles Times. 20 Feb. 2015. Web. 9 Apr. 2015.
"Media Has Anti-Muslim Bias, Claims Report." The Guardian. 14 Nov. 2005. Web. 11 Apr. 2015.
Temple-Raston, Dina. "How Did Anti-Muslim Bias Seep Into FBI Training?" Morning Edition. National Public Radio, 29 Sept. 2011. Web. 7 Apr. 2015.
Williams, Daniel. "Christianity in Iraq Is Finished." Washington Post. 8 Sept. 2014. Web. 12 Apr.