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| '''Islamophobia''' is a relatively new term describing hatred based upon irrational fear (hence ''phobia'') against ], and Islamic culture in general. Similarly, an ''islamophobe'' is someone who has an irrational hatred or fear of muslims. Generally, islamaphobia is based upon a fear of ] and characterised by a belief that all ] are religious fanatics, but it can also be a form of ] against ] peoples in general. | |||
| '''Islamophobia''' is a form of ] and describes the manifestations of hatred and hostility towards ]s and ] people in general. WRONG! | |||
| Islamophobia can also be seen as the increased trend in Western politics to view the tenets of Islamic Fundamentalism and the ] ideals of ] and ] as being fundamentally opposed forces, much in the same way that ] was categorised during the ]. | |||
| The term '''Islamophobia''' means the fear of Islam. However this term is not in the official Oxford English Dictionary. It's a term made up by the lay people by combining the word "Islam" with the word "phobia". | |||
| The events of ], ] have lead to a worldwide increase in islamaphobia. | |||
| There are people who do genuinely fear Islam.(regardless of whether the fear is actually justified.) These people are usually non-muslims who perceives Islam or Islamic culture as a threat. | |||
| It is thought the term 'islamophobia' is based upon the term ']'. | |||
| Should do a list of exact fears. ie. Which part of Islam causes fear. | |||
| Should do a list of source of fear (media?). | |||
| === History === | === History === | ||
Revision as of 14:44, 28 April 2003
Islamophobia is a relatively new term describing hatred based upon irrational fear (hence phobia) against Islam, and Islamic culture in general. Similarly, an islamophobe is someone who has an irrational hatred or fear of muslims. Generally, islamaphobia is based upon a fear of Islamic fundamentalism and characterised by a belief that all muslims are religious fanatics, but it can also be a form of racism against arab peoples in general.
Islamophobia can also be seen as the increased trend in Western politics to view the tenets of Islamic Fundamentalism and the Western ideals of democracy and capitalism as being fundamentally opposed forces, much in the same way that Communism was categorised during the Cold War.
The events of 11 September, 2001 have lead to a worldwide increase in islamaphobia.
It is thought the term 'islamophobia' is based upon the term 'homophobia'.
History
Ever since the Muslim expansion in the 8th century islamophobia has been a part of European culture.