Meeting for Sufferings: Muslims in Britain
Islamophobia was discussed at Meeting for Sufferings
A brief written introduction was given on the subject of Muslims in Britain. Friends wishing to know more were encouraged to use resources such as the internet, local libraries or bookshops. They were also urged to speak to local Muslims.
Friends heard how Muslims account for a disproportionate number of people living in areas of multiple deprivation. The report also explained the meaning of ‘Islamophobia’. The term was coined in 1997 and includes ‘targeting, discrimination against or exclusion of a person or thing due to actual or perceived Muslim identity’. It also refers to ‘prejudice that promotes fear against Muslims and Islam’.
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