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Unpacking Islamophobia: Drone Warfare, Refugees and The Hijab with Dr Amina Shareef

The Thinking Muslim

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Valuing Lives: Ethnicity, Religion, and Refugees

This chapter explores how lives are valued differently based on ethnicity and religion, particularly in the context of ongoing conflicts and the refugee crisis. It critiques European Union policies and societal attitudes that prioritize European lives over Muslim lives, revealing the detrimental effects of Islamophobia and anti-refugee sentiment in Western political discourse. By examining the interplay of migration narratives and securitization, the chapter calls for a reimagining of humanity that champions equality and human dignity.

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