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Islamophobia and the ‘Racism’ Factor

November 7, 2018 | by Ralph Leonard | 3 Comments

Is Islamophobia simply a new permutation of racism? A closer examination at what racism is, and the many forms it has taken in the past, could clarify. Read more

When You “Look Muslim”: Middle Eastern Minorities Also Targets of Anti-Muslim Bigotry

April 1, 2017 | by Tara Abhasakun | 0 Comments

Because of political polarisation, it appears as though the conflation between "Middle Eastern," "Arab," and "Muslim" is not going away any time soon. Read more

Caste Discrimination: Fear of Upsetting Religious Groups Must Not Impede Social Justice

March 29, 2017 | by Stephen Evans | 0 Comments

Caste discrimination is the latest area where misplaced sensitivity could allow deference to religion to trump social justice, argues Stephen Evans Read more

The Reality Behind The So-Called “Headscarf Ban”

March 15, 2017 | by Tehmina Kazi | 0 Comments

Companies can ban "the visible wearing of any religious sign", but the rule must be applied to all members of staff equally Read more

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Islamophobia and the ‘Racism’ Factor

When You “Look Muslim”: Middle Eastern Minorities Also Targets of Anti-Muslim Bigotry

Caste Discrimination: Fear of Upsetting Religious Groups Must Not Impede Social Justice

The Reality Behind The So-Called “Headscarf Ban”

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