What is Islamophobia?
Q: What is Islamophobia?
A: Islamophobia is the dislike, fear, pre-judgment, hostility or hate against Muslims (people following the religion Islam) or the religion itself.
Q: Can people use it to attack ideological positions taken by Muslims?
A: Yes, sometimes people use it to attack the ideological positions taken by Muslims.
Q: Is it more common for Muslim women to experience Islamophobia than Muslim men?
A: Yes, Muslim women are more likely to experience islamophobia in their lifetime compared to Muslim men, especially if they are wearing some kind of face veil.
Q: What does Islamophobia target?
A: Islamophobia targets Muslims (people following the religion Islam) and/or the religion itself.
Q: How can one express feelings of Islamophobia?
A: One can express feelings of islamophobia through dislike, fear, pre-judgment, hostility or hate.
Q: Does clothing have an impact on how much a person experiences Islamophobia? A: Yes, Muslim women who wear face veils may be more likely to experience higher levels of islamophobia compared to those who do not wear them.
