GNDS 125 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Bechdel Test, Extremism, Institutional Racism
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20106227: you have a choice of two terms for this question: islamophobia or orientalism. Define one concept in two or three sentences. In another two or three sentences, please give an example of the term you have chosen, being specific about details. Your total answer should be one paragraph in length. Islamophobia is term used to conceal the real apparent anti-muslim racism that is evident in society today; predominantly western society. It is the generalization of numerous groups into one category of muslim. Islamophobia is a form of racist ideology and leads to cultural prejudice and religion-based discrimination. Islamophobia is observable through institutional racism, often conveyed through various behavioural norms that support racist thinking, which is governmentally and culturally enforced. Fears of islam as a religion have been prevalent in culture since mass media as well as government have projected an image of the religion as dangerous and radicalized.
