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The Runnymeade Report cites eight perceptions related to Islamophobia:
What do you consider Islamophobia?
Should we pass laws against Islamophobia?
Are Jews and Christians Islamophobic?
- Islam is seen as a monolithic bloc, static and unresponsive to change.
- It is seen as separate and "other." It does not have values in common with other cultures, is not affected by them and does not influence them.
- It is seen as inferior to the West. It is seen as barbaric, irrational, primitive, and sexist.
- It is seen as violent, aggressive, threatening, supportive of terrorism, and engaged in a clash of civilizations.
- It is seen as a political ideology, used for political or military advantage.
- Criticisms made of "the West" by Muslims are rejected out of hand.
- Hostility towards Islam is used to justify discriminatory practices towards Muslims and exclusion of Muslims from mainstream society.
- Anti-Muslim hostility is seen as natural and normal
What do you consider Islamophobia?
Should we pass laws against Islamophobia?
Are Jews and Christians Islamophobic?