Author Moustafa Bayoumi and Vox journalist Abdallah Fayyad discuss rising anti-Palestinian racism and discrimination. The podcast delves into the roots of Islamophobia in the US, promoting cultural understanding, challenges faced by Palestinian activists, consequences of anti-Palestinian racism, and the debate on critiques of Palestinian political entities.
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Islamophobia surged after 9-11, while anti-Palestinian racism stems from Arab-Israeli war in 1967.
Distinguishing between Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism is crucial in addressing specific prejudices.
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Manifestation of Islamophobia and Anti-Palestinian Sentiment in the US
Incidents of Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian sentiment have spiked in the US since October 7th. Islamophobia, defined as anti-Muslim racism, developed significantly after 9-11, while anti-Arab and anti-Palestinian sentiments trace back to the Arab-Israeli war in 1967. The US historical context of supporting Israel and policies post-9-11 led to increased surveillance and discrimination against Arab and Palestinian communities.
Shifts in Islamophobic Behavior Post-9/11
After 9-11, there was a surge in vigilante violence against Muslims, followed by discriminatory programs like special registration for Muslim males. The focus shifted to portraying Muslims as infiltrators within the society, fueling cultural prejudices. Subsequent acts like the Muslim ban under Trump exacerbated anti-Muslim sentiments, leading to increased violent incidents against Muslim communities exceeding post-9-11 levels.
Anti-Palestinian Racism and Discrimination
Distinguishing between Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism is crucial to understanding and addressing specific prejudices. Examples such as the murder of a Palestinian American boy and discrimination on college campuses reveal anti-Palestinian discrimination. Institutional discrimination, surveillance, and suppression of Palestinian activism highlight the need to combat anti-Palestinian racism separately from general anti-Muslim biases.
Islamophobic and antisemitic incidents are on the rise. Author Moustafa Bayoumi and Vox’s Abdallah Fayyad tell us about another kind of invisible discrimination: anti-Palestinian racism.
This show was produced by Haleema Shah and Victoria Chamberlin, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact checked by Victoria Chamberlin, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Noel King.