Islamophobia is the irrational fear of, hostility towards, or hatred against the religion of Islam or Muslims in general. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Islamophobia is primarily a form of religious or cultural bigotry; [6] and people who harbour such sentiments often stereotype Muslims as a geopolitical threat or a source of terrorism.

Jan 23, 2025 · Islamophobia is the fear, hatred, and discrimination against the religion and practitioners of Islam, beginning in medieval Europe and continuing to impact society and politics in modern Europe, the United States, and Asia.

Twenty years after 9/11, ignorance about Islam and an “othering” of its adherents continue to be driven by tropes. Here are the most common: 1. All Muslims are Arab. Islam started in the Middle...

Islamophobia is a fear, prejudice and hatred of Muslims that leads to provocation, hostility and intolerance by means of threatening, harassment, abuse, incitement and intimidation...

Feb 3, 2025 · Islamophobia, broadly understood as a prejudice against or hatred of Islam and Muslims, has emerged as a significant global phenomenon with profound consequences for Muslim communities worldwide. In recent decades, it has also garnered much scholarly attention. This short literature review briefly synthesizes existing research on Islamophobia ...

GENEVA (15 March 2024) – Acts of harassment, intimidation, violence and incitement based on religion or belief have risen to “alarming levels” across the world, including against Muslims, a group of UN independent experts* warned today. On the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, they issued the following statement:

“Islamophobia” is a modern word for a prejudice that dates back to the Middle Ages and that permeates Western societies in the 21st century. It refers to the fear of and hostility toward Muslims and Islam, as well as the discriminatory, exclusionary, and violent practices arising from these attitudes that target Muslims and those perceived ...

Nov 25, 2024 · Islamophobia—often defined as the irrational fear or hatred of Muslims—is not a new phenomenon in American society. It has been a persistent force, shaping perceptions and fueling policies that marginalize Muslim communities for centuries.

Islamophobia is the irrational fear, hatred, or prejudice against Islam and Muslims. It can manifest in various forms, including discrimination, verbal abuse, social exclusion, or even acts of violence.

Aug 14, 2024 · Islamophobia is a form of racism that targets Muslims and those perceived to be Muslim. Research about Islamophobia in geography has developed over the last twenty years or so, emerging largely from research about the geographies of race, racism, and racialization, alongside interdisciplinary engagements with Islamophobia.