Muslims at the Australian periphery

Authors

  • Linda Briskman Swinburne Institute of Social Research
  • Susie Latham Curtin University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1344/co20172133-46

Keywords:

Islamophobia, borders, oppression of women, terror

Abstract

The overt expression of anti-Muslim sentiment is a relatively new phenomenon in Australia. It builds upon racism embedded in history, “clash of civilisations” ideologies and constructs of border-terrorism. Denigration of Muslims, commonly termed Islamophobia, is overtly evident in the official sphere, media reporting and increasing popular rejection of Islamic amenities such as schools and mosques. Connected but more insidious is the Islamophobia of the ‘white savior rescue’ movement, in which Muslim men and Islam are positioned as perpetrators of oppression and harm toward Muslim women, requiring non-Muslim intervention. Varied forms of Islamophobia and their impacts are discussed.

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Published

2017-02-21