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Tag Archives: islamophobia
Pious Athleticwear
In the West, Muslim women in modest clothing are often perceived as static figures who lack freedom of expression and exist under the thumb of an oppressive patriarchy. This assumption is generally inaccurate, troublesome, and outdated. In this post, I … Continue reading
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Tagged athletes, burkini, fashion, feminism, France, Islam, islamophobia, pious, sports, Sports Illustrated
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The Roots of Racialized Religion
In January of 2017 President Trump issued Executive Order 13769 titled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States,” popularly referred to as the “Muslim Ban.” This executive order banned nationals from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, … Continue reading
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Tagged anti-Muslim, history, islamophobia, modernity, Race, racialization, Religion, study of religion
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