PSC 392 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: Iranian Revolution, Anti-Americanism, Antisemitism
28 Aug 2016
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Muslim americans tend to have more education than the average american, also more affluent and have connections with larger economic institutions. 20 thousand muslims in the american army despite assimilation with american society, complex relationship. Published in middle east, major inspiration for many muslim/islamic activities. Writings used in iranian revolution, translated to farsi. Saudis: arrived from subcontinent, 3 waves of muslim emigration. 1 was part of slave trade, 20% of slaves imported to us from africa. Some would participate in civil war against slavery. Not all these muslims are practicing muslims, many, including. Iranians (1m) are labelled as mulsims but ran away from islamic revolution. Those who left taliban in afghanistan are mostly secular: four tendencies among muslim organizations in us. Want to be engaged in american politics. Have receieved monetary awards from various administrations to educate a more civilized form of islam. Since 1990s have tended towards more assimilation and political relations and financial relations with american administrations.
