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The Absurdity of Denying a Definition for Islamophobia
A think tank named Policy Exchange released a report denying the need for a definition of Islamophobia by listing examples that they claimed were not Islamophobic. This argument was deemed irrational, similar to saying that the absence of a few examples of anti-Semitism does not justify not having a definition for it. Policy Exchange's fixation on Islamophobia and their continuous reports on the topic were highlighted, especially within the context of securitizing Muslims, which raises concerns about the perception and treatment of Muslims in their research.
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