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The Thinking Muslim
Unpacking Islamophobia: Drone Warfare, Refugees and The Hijab with Dr Amina Shareef
Jan 21, 2025
Dr. Amina Shareef is an academic specializing in anti-Muslim racism and the implications of counter-terrorism policies. In this engaging discussion, she unpacks the rise of Islamophobia in the West, highlighting its systemic roots and the dehumanization of Muslim communities. Dr. Shareef critiques international law's biases, particularly in the context of drone warfare and refugee treatment. She also addresses the unique challenges faced by Muslim women and the urgent need for a reimagined approach to equality and human dignity in political discourse.
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- Islamophobia is not just hatred; it represents a systematic project of dehumanization, exposing Muslim populations to social and economic marginalization and violence.
- The racialization of discourse around refugees reinforces anti-Muslim sentiments, depicting Muslim migrants as threats and institutionalizing their abandonment in Europe.
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The Death-Defining Project of Islamophobia
Islamophobia is framed as a death-dealing project that systematically exposes Muslim populations to premature death. This viewpoint emphasizes that the exclusion of Muslims from essential services, such as education and healthcare, contributes to a cycle of social and economic marginalization. Data shows that British Muslims face staggering inequalities, including high unemployment rates and discrimination based on their names. This systemic oppression can be seen as a form of slow death, compounded by direct violence experienced by Muslims globally, such as through conflict or governmental policies that dehumanize them.
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