Author (Person) | Taras, Raymond |
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Series Title | Insight Turkey |
Series Details | Vol.15, No.4, December 2013, p79-94 |
Publication Date | December 2013 |
ISSN | 1302-177X |
Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
Abstract: Do perceptions of Muslim communities differ among receiving European societies? Are attitudes towards Euro-Turks more critical than other groups? Do Euro-Turks feel marginalized and recognize social distance from the majority? This paper presents data from cross-national research projects to assess the social distance between national majority and Muslim minorities, in particular Euro-Turks. It also considers the extent to which religion, ethnicity, and culture help shape Islamophobia and anti-Turkish attitudes. Social distance is not treated as a proxy variable for discrimination or exclusion, but it serves as an indicator of the possible marginalization of Euro-Turks. Further, increasing social distance between majority and minority Muslim groups may also serve as a reliable indicator of a Europe in crisis, confronting its multiple conflicting identities. |
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Source Link | http://www.insightturkey.com/ |
Countries / Regions | Europe, Turkey |
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