Islamophobia in the united states and anti-americanism in the islamic world

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2014
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university of Oum-El-Bouaghi
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This research investigates the reemergence of the two old phenomena; anti-americanism and islamophobia following 9/11 event in the united states. As a matter of fact, islamophobia as a concept centers around many alternative terms. One might figure out that it is a synonym of anti-muslim, anti-islamism, and racismthat are directed towards every one related to islam. In fact, the antagonism of these three concepts conceptualizes the meaning of Islamophobia as a phenomenon. Turning to anti-americanism, some scholars generally refer to it as an emotional as well as a reactive phenomenon. Undeniably, these two phenomena played very significant roles in drawing negative images in both contexts; America and the islamic world. Indisputably, America could be viewed from a positive angle in many islamic countries.However, many westerners deny the fact of stereotyping muslim as terrorists. Analyzing the American relations with the muslims and vice versa, one may come to the conclusion that these relations are characterized by ambivalent attitudes. Consequently,Islamophobia and Anti-Americanism share certain similarities and differences in which these issues made many thinkers suggest particular ways to deal with such phenomena.
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Islamophobia : (United States of America)
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