Paper Summary:

The paper discusses how the impact of the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001 and subsequent terrorist related events have had a profound and far-reaching impact on the situation of Muslims in Europe. The paper explores how the very structure of Muslim life, as well as the way that they are perceived in Europe, has undergone a significant change. The paper examines how, while the integration of the Islamic religion and culture in Europe was problematic before the events of 9/11, the situation has been exacerbated by the events of 9/11 and has impacted a variety of aspects of Muslim life.

Outline:
1.0. Introduction
1.1. Research methodology
2.0. The situation of Muslims in Europe: before and after 9/11
2.1. Historical antecedents
2.2. The impact of 9/11
2.3. Prejudice and discrimination
2.3.1. The media
2.3.2. Right wing groups and prejudice
2.3.3. The creation of terrorism
2.3.4. Polices and the Law
2.3.5 Religious intolerance
2.3.5. Economic Prejudice And Related Factors
2.4. Muslim Identity
3.0. Conclusion
References

From the Paper:

"The youth, who now make up the majority of Muslims in Europe, find themselves in a situation of cultural and identity crisis. They are caught between their traditions and the culture of their parents and European culture. However, the effect of recent world events has worsened their situation and they find themselves in counties "...which either refuses to accept them as bona fide members of society or--often--actively discriminates against them on the basis of their "otherness". "

Sample of Sources Used:

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