Full Description
This book puts together grounded research on the discourses that counter Islamophobic tropes in North America. Dealing with an important and urgent issue of human rights, it explores how public policies, new conceptualizations, and social movements can transform Islamophobia into a positive and healthy discourse. Surprisingly, and apart from selected media studies, empirical investigations about countering xenophobia and hate are rare. The book proposes effective means and mechanisms to help generate debate, dialogue, and discussion concerning policy issues to mitigate Islamophobia. Written in uncomplicated language, this topical book will attract specialist and non-specialist readers interested in the topic of Islamophobia, understanding the roots of Islamophobic hate rhetoric, and how to counter it.
Contents
Part I: Background.- Chapter 1: Introduction.- Chapter 2: Research Methods.- Chapter 3: Brief History of Islamophobia.- Part II: Outcomes of Islamophobia.- Chapter 4: Outcomes of Islamophobia.- Part III: Drivers of Islamophobia.- 5. Economic and Political Drivers of Islamophobia.- 6. Religious and Cultural Drivers of Islamophobia.- 7. Media Drivers of Islamophobia.- Part IV: Policies to Combat Islamophobia.- 8. Policies Confronting Biased Media.- 9. Education Policy.- 10. Human Rights Policy.- Concluding Thoughts: Counter-Islamophobia Policies.
