Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism

An essay is presented which explores comparisons between anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. The author reflects on the conflation of radical Islam with Muslim identity and attacks on Jews in Europe. Emphasis is given to topics such as the scapegoating of Muslims and Jews, the social exclusion of discri...

Full description

Saved in:  
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dobkowski, Michael N. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Check availability: HBZ Gateway
Journals Online & Print:
Drawer...
Fernleihe:Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste
Published: The University of North Carolina Press 2015
In: Cross currents
Year: 2015, Volume: 65, Issue: 3, Pages: 321-333
Further subjects:B Crimes against
B Jews
B Europe
B Muslims Religious identity
B Jewish Identity
B Islamophobia
B Antisemitism
B Scapegoat
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Description
Summary:An essay is presented which explores comparisons between anti-Semitism and Islamophobia. The author reflects on the conflation of radical Islam with Muslim identity and attacks on Jews in Europe. Emphasis is given to topics such as the scapegoating of Muslims and Jews, the social exclusion of discriminated groups, and irrational fear of ethnic groups.
ISSN:1939-3881
Contains:Enthalten in: Cross currents
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/cros.12142