Social Conflict In The Middle East
There are a multitude complex social conflicts that have arisen in the Middle East over the recent years. Issues concerning differing religious and political views that have been in place over the last several years. In this essay, I will be discussing some of the social issues occurring in the Middle east as well as the impact these issues have had on Arab Americans, Muslim Americans and American culture.
Conflict in the middle east is not a new concept. Tensions have been building in the Middle East for the last century. Religion has played a large role in the division of many nations located in the Middle East. A recent religious dispute has erupted among the Sunni and Shiites causing civil unrest. The division between the Sunni and Shiites …show more content…
After the events that took place on September 11th 2001, Islamophobia has been prevalent throughout the U.S. Islamophobia is a range of negative feelings that create prejudice and discrimination toward Muslims and their religion. Many Americans believe that Islam teaches hatred, violence, and intolerance. (book) Due to the events of 9/11, many Americans perceive middle eastern refugees who, come to America seeking asylum in an attempt escape death, violence, and persecution as terrorists who want to destroy America. Even Arab and Muslim Americans who have been citizens for years have been stereotyped and considered to be terrorists. In all this confusion, many Arab and Muslim Americans have experienced job losses and unprovoked evictions due to this …show more content…
Although some Muslim women choose not to adhere to the hijab many Muslim Americans choose to practice this custom. The hijab is best known to Americans as a head scarf that covers the head of a Muslim woman. What is not known to the majority of the American population is, the hijab refers to a variety of traditional garments not just the head scarf. Hijab may include a veil to cover the face or loose fitting clothing that cover all parts of the body except the hands and feet. (book) In American culture the hijab is viewed as a tool to oppress women. Many Americans do not understand that the hijab is a customary part of Muslim culture, that some women prefer to follow and are not forced to do
Conflict in the middle east is not a new concept. Tensions have been building in the Middle East for the last century. Religion has played a large role in the division of many nations located in the Middle East. A recent religious dispute has erupted among the Sunni and Shiites causing civil unrest. The division between the Sunni and Shiites …show more content…
After the events that took place on September 11th 2001, Islamophobia has been prevalent throughout the U.S. Islamophobia is a range of negative feelings that create prejudice and discrimination toward Muslims and their religion. Many Americans believe that Islam teaches hatred, violence, and intolerance. (book) Due to the events of 9/11, many Americans perceive middle eastern refugees who, come to America seeking asylum in an attempt escape death, violence, and persecution as terrorists who want to destroy America. Even Arab and Muslim Americans who have been citizens for years have been stereotyped and considered to be terrorists. In all this confusion, many Arab and Muslim Americans have experienced job losses and unprovoked evictions due to this …show more content…
Although some Muslim women choose not to adhere to the hijab many Muslim Americans choose to practice this custom. The hijab is best known to Americans as a head scarf that covers the head of a Muslim woman. What is not known to the majority of the American population is, the hijab refers to a variety of traditional garments not just the head scarf. Hijab may include a veil to cover the face or loose fitting clothing that cover all parts of the body except the hands and feet. (book) In American culture the hijab is viewed as a tool to oppress women. Many Americans do not understand that the hijab is a customary part of Muslim culture, that some women prefer to follow and are not forced to do