Muslim Culture: Prejudice And Discrimination

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However, I do understand the feeling that many Americans may have toward Syria and their religion that is Muslims. Many Muslims American face prejudice and discrimination from many Americans for being who they are and their beliefs. The reasons why Muslims culture face prejudice and discriminations is the result from many bombing incident. According to book, “Following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Muslims Americans faced hostility that is unfortunately still continues, not only in the United States but in Europe as well” (407). The incident was the beginning of the outrage toward Muslims. In addition, there was a bombing in Boston by two Muslims brothers in 2013. I can see that these two incidents and I’m sure many more, have

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