Islamophobia in Canada

Islamophobia in Canada refers to the anti-Muslim sentiment that has emanated in Canadian society either in isolated incidents or as part of a general increase in such attitudes.

Overview

Although documented incidents of anti-Muslim and anti-Islamic sentiment has existed centuries before, as well as in the decades during various Middle East conflicts, the sentiment rapidly increased towards the end of the 20th century.[1] The majority of documented cases appear in liaison with instances of friction between the U.S. and elements of the Muslim world. Such incidents would spike during occasions involving so-called Islamic terrorism in North America or other parts of the western world. A variety of public opinion research companies, research institutes, think tanks and social statistic data gatherers have at times given credence to the existence of Islamophobia, as well as countered attempts to downplay or underestimate it. According to a 2011 Gallup poll, 48% of Canadians believe that western societies do not respect Muslim societies.[2] In 2013, an Angus Reid poll revealed that 69% of Quebeccers held an unfavorable opinion of Muslims. In the rest of Canada, this view rose from 46% unfavorable in 2009 to 54% unfavorable in 2013.[3] Mehmet Celik claims many events associated with Canada's political and public customs stem from Islamophobia, including restrictions on religious attire, prayer, workplace discrimination, attacks on mosques, and racism.[4] Charles Taylor, a Canadian philosopher, writer action theorist and ontologist has said that Canada's challenges with Islamophobia as well as multi-culturalism need to be worked on.[5]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Canadian Islamic Schools, Jasmine Zine 2008
  2. ↑ Gallup, Inc. "Islamophobia: Understanding Anti-Muslim Sentiment in the West". gallup.com. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  3. ↑ John Geddes. "Canadian anti-Muslim sentiment is rising, disturbing new poll reveals". Macleans.ca. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  4. ↑ "Is Islamophobia rising in Canada?". DailySabah. 16 June 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2015.
  5. ↑ England's Secular Scripture, Jo Carruthers - 2011