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Muslim Americans, 2002.
An overview of this ethnic group and its experiences within American society.
2,795 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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This paper begins with a brief review of relevant background information on Muslim Americans. Thereafter, information is presented pertaining to the contemporary social justice issues related to Muslim Americans, including indicators of oppression, prejudice and discrimination. This is followed by a discussion of the efforts by and effectiveness of local and national advocacy groups to address issues of concern regarding Muslim Americans. The paper concludes with a discussion of what can be done on both a personal and a systems level to alleviate the oppression experienced by Muslim Americans.
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"While there is a tendency to initially jump to the assumption and conclusion that Muslim Americans did not experience major social justice issues until after September 11, as documented by Blank (1998), the experiences of this group within the US were subject to oppression long before the events of that traumatic day in American history. As Blank explained, while Muslims make up one of the fastest-growing religious groups in the US, they have remained one of the least understood by the general American population. In describing the results of a Roper poll conducted in 1998), Blank reported that over half of the respondents described Islam as inherently anti-American, anti-Western, or supportive of terrorism. However, as noted by Blank, only 5 percent of those who participated in the poll indicated that they had ever had extensive personal contact with Muslim Americans. Similarly, as noted by Blank, while there was a decline in the incidence of violence and harassment directed at Muslims declined 58 percent in 1997, discrimination reports increased 60 percent."
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Interpersonal Communications: Talking to a Muslim American, 2006.
A discussion regarding the issues of Muslim Americans.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses how the long journey towards understanding between different cultures begins with a simple act of friendship. The paper quotes from an online source saying "self concept is the mental and conceptual awareness and persistent regard that sentient beings hold with regard their own being." The paper then examines why so many Muslim Americans feel themselves set apart from their countrymen, and it is clear that their self concept has been deeply influenced by the lack of positive communication between themselves and the American mainstream.
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Muslim and American Women, 2005.
A comparison of the roles of Muslim and American women in their respective social structures.
1,467 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper explains how the Islamic religion influences the function and role of Muslim women in Islamic society and then compares their status in society to the status of American women in American society. The author of the paper contends that Muslim women are shaped and influenced by their religion, while American women are influenced by society and compares the advantages and disadvantages for women in both societies.
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"Muslim women are assigned their role in the society by the religion they follow i.e. Islam. Islam is a complete code of life that offers very clear instructions on role and treatment of women in the society and regardless of what anyone thinks or sees, Islam does not condone subjugation of women in any form. Islam places great emphasis on the unity of men and women and calls for extremely dignified treatment towards the womankind. Islam, being a protector of humanity has placed women on one of the highest pedestals commanding men to pay respect to women at all levels and in all forms."
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American Muslims and Divorces, 2006.
This paper explores Americans Muslim divorces; the procedures and statistics involved.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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The paper examines how many Americans believe that when the Muslim men divorce their wives, the wives have to struggle to provide for themselves and their children. The paper explains that this is simply not true. The paper explains how Islamic beliefs require Muslim men to give proper care of their women even when they divorce. The paper maintains that it is important to take a look at the procedures and statistics concerning Muslim divorce and how it affects American Muslim wives. The paper notes that American Muslim women have lower statistics of divorce, yet it affects them differently than American white women.
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"How easy or difficult is it for Muslim women to divorce in America? What are the statistics concerning Muslim women versus American "white" women concerning divorce? Many Americans have the picture in their minds of Muslim men saying, "I divorce you. I divorce you. I divorce you" (Distorted Image of Muslim Women)."
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African-American Muslims and the U.S. Military, 2008.
Argues that African-American Muslims are a threat within the U.S. military.
1,355 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper traces the history of African-American Islam, especially the the Nation of Islam (NOI). The author describes the ways that Black Muslims have develop a well-formed presence as a "fifth column" within U.S. institutions over the past four decades. The paper stresses that the merging of the preachings of NOI with mainstream Islamic thought should be another alert on the Global War on Terror (GWOT) front. The author concludes that a blatant danger could be posed from inside the military and government institutions and this must be understood and addressed.
Table of Contents:
The Short History of African-American Islam
Is the Enemy Within?
The Politically Correct Jihad
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"Several recruiting methods have served both the NOI and other Islamic groups over the years. It has been well-documented that prisons are fertile grounds for organized efforts to recruit converts to Islam, and the clerics backed by Saudi-funded, Muslim-American organizations have been the instrument for indoctrination. Even Senate hearings were conducted in 2003 to address recruitment and infiltration of Islamist in the US penal system and the military."
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Pakistani-Americans, 2002.
This paper presents an extensive discussion of Muslims in America, Pakistani social history and finally Pakistani-Americans, especially wedding customs.
4,635 words (approx. 18.5 pages), 17 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This paper discusses that the Pakistani-American community began as a strictly Muslim and strictly Pakistani enclave of immigrants who tried to maintain their traditional customs to the highest degree possible, but as time goes by their social customs are modified by the American culture. The author points out that the Pakistani practice of keeping males and females completely segregated has worked against preserving intra-community marriage because young people have to make friends with others in the community, since they are kept away from people their own age in their own community.
Table of Content
Introduction
Immigration
Cultural Background
Kinship
Marriage Customs
A Changing Community
The Traditional Wedding
Conclusion
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"Purdah is practiced in different ways, depending on family tradition, region, class and rural or urban residence. However, there is nowhere that unrelated men and women mix freely. The most extreme restraints are found in parts of the North West Frontier Province and Balochistan. In those locales, women almost never leave their homes except when they marry and almost never meet unrelated men. They may not be allowed contact even with male cousins on their mother's side--in a patrilinear society; these men are not classed as relatives. At the same time, women have only very formal relations with those men they are allowed to meet, which might include the father in law, paternal uncles, and brothers in law. Interestingly, poor rural women have greater mobility because they are expected to work and are responsible for transplanting rice seedlings, weeding crops, raising chickens, selling eggs and stuffing wool or cotton into comforters (razais). Women are more circumscribed once the family becomes more prosperous and begins to aspire to higher status, for then it is common to require stricter purdah among women as a first social change."
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Arab-Americans and Democracy, 2004.
An examination of the attitudes of Arab-American students since September 11, 2001.
4,600 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 135.95
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This research paper examines the attitudes of Arab-American students since September 11, 2001. The paper looks at the backgkround of Americans who come from Arab and Muslim countries. The paper also studies the status of Arab Americans before and after the 2001 terrorist attack on the U.S. The paper concludes with an examination of the effect of U.S. foreign policy on Arab-American students. The paper includes results of interviews with Arab American college students.
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"The terrorist attack which took place in the United States on September was responsible for the development of new and negative attitudes toward Arabs and Muslims in the United States. However Susan M. Akram states..."
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Racial Profiling, 2002.
An analysis of the question of racial profiling towards Arab- and Muslim-Americans since the September 11th attacks.
1,080 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper questions the racial profiling by the American government towards Arabs and Muslims. It argues whether this should be allowed during these times of uncertainty due to September 11th since they are at war with terrorism where the members of the Al Qaeda, a militant Arab group, are the only subjects.
I. Background and definition of racial profiling
A. Overview of September 11th
B. Korematsu vs. U.S. Supreme Court case
C. Current suspects caught due to racial profiling
D. Thesis statement
II. Disagreements about racial profiling
A. Innocent suspects
B. Racial discrimination
C. Other ways to catch the terrorists
III. Racial profiling is helpful in the war against terrorism
A. Terrorists try to blend in with society
B. Every suspect has been Arab and Muslim
C. Faith in the U.S. Military
D. Military protection
IV. Racial profiling and citizens
A. Racial profiling should be left up to the government
B. The government is trained to deal with racial profiling- ordinary citizens are not
C. Living our lives in fear lets terrorism win
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"Racial profiling is when someone is treated differently because they belong to a specific race. After the tragic events of September 11th of 2001 U.S., government and airport officials have targeted Arabs and Muslims as suspects of future terrorist action. Racial profiling has been going on for generations. During World War II the Japanese living in the U.S. were placed in military observation zones in California due to their Japanese ancestry after Pearl Harbor was bombed in December of 1941. The legal matter was argued in the Supreme Court in the case, Korematsu v. US. The young Korematsu?s argument was based on the unfair ?imprisonment in a concentration camp solely because of his ancestry, without evidence or inquiry concerning his loyalty and good disposition towards the United States.? The United States case later goes on to claim: Korematsu was not excluded from the Military Area because of hostility to him or his race. He was excluded because we were at war with the Japanese Empire, because the properly constituted military authorities feared an invasion of our West Coast and felt constrained to take proper security measures. ?. Congress, reposing its confidence in this time owar in our military leaders?as inevitably must-- determined that they should have the power to do just this."
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Perceptions Of Muslims, 2002.
Discusses the views of the American public regarding Middle East Muslims.
2,925 words (approx. 11.7 pages), 5 sources, $ 103.95
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Discusses the views of the American public regarding Middle East Muslims. Growing media coverage of the area since 9/11. Focuses on a survey of participants expressing their perceptions. Lack of knowledge about Islamic people in the Middle East. Contends that the American media offers a biased perspective of Muslims. Ramifications for American society.
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"Since the September 11th, 2001 terrorist incident, the American public has been exposed to tremendous media coverage not only about Ground Zero, the terrorists, Osama bin Laden, but also Arabs, Muslims and the Islamic faith in general. Sixteen individuals aged over 21, with varying levels of education and ranging from Grammar School to Doctoral levels, also express their perceptions about Muslims who reside in the Middle East with respect to the September 11th attack.
The first group of participants is professors affiliated with Northwestern University. All six participants of this group have Ph.D. degrees. Although he is not familiar with the practice of Islam in general, Dr. Gregory McGillen believes that Americans? perception of the Muslims in the Middle East depends on their interest in the Middle East and its people and their ..."
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American Racial Discrimination against Middle Easterners, 2002.
A paper which discusses how America's attitude towards Middle Easterners has worsened since September 11.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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The paper shows that since September 11, Americans have developed a deeper racist attitude towards anyone who looks Middle Eastern, with more than 1200 people being detained without charge. The paper discusses the issues of Orientalism, stereotyping, discriminatory policies, and the question of Muslim-American's loyalty to their country.
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"The dangerous connection of popular stereotypes and official policy is possibly the greatest anxiety of the Arab and Muslim communities in America. Without concession for a moment the plague of terrorism or security needs of our society, our constituencies have been alarmed by contrasting treatment they have received by government agencies in the name of counter terrorism. In several cases, programs and policies targeting Arab communities in the effort to monitor terrorist activity have them contributed to deepening the association and create negative bias in the community?s eye. The scuttle to judgment in Oklahoma City or the anti-Arab backlash when a crisis occurs in the Middle East brings to light the consequence of these associations."
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Muslims in the United States, 2003.
Considers what it means to be Muslim in the U.S.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 12 sources, $ 71.95
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Discusses discrimination against the American Muslim community, misconceptions non-Muslims hold of Muslims, the Islamic faith, and the lack of understanding of Islam by most Americans.
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"In 2000, then-President Bill Clinton commented that many Muslims living in the United States faced discrimination and intolerance, leading the U.S. Senate to pass a solemn resolution inveighing against the discrimination and ..."
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Why People Become Black Muslims, 2001.
This paper outlines the main reasons behind the choice of African-Americans to join the Nation of Islam.
2,225 words (approx. 8.9 pages), 8 sources, $ 69.95
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This paper examines why so many Afro-Americans turned from Christianity to become Black Muslims in America and how the Nation of Islam offered these disgruntled individuals a different way of dealing with discrimination and hate.
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"The Nation of Islam offered some African Americans a sharp contrast to the mainstream civil rights movement. Specifically beginning in the late 1920's, and continuing up into the 1960's, blacks living mainly in northern cities across America abandoned many aspects of their previous lives to embrace an organization and ideology with ?radical? ways of acting and thinking. Why would a person become a Black Muslim? The answer is found in considering the types of individuals who accepted the Nation and the atmosphere which surrounded them. Anger and frustration can be found in the hearts of many converts to the Nation of Islam. Faced with discrimination and hate, some blacks chose extreme, violent separation over the more readily accepted non-violent call for integration."
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Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims in East Africa, 2001.
This paper traces the socio-economic and political issues throughout history encountered by the Shia Imami Muslims in East Africa.
4,667 words (approx. 18.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, $ 120.95
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The paper discusses the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim community which prospered greatly in East Africa, due to its distinct socio-economic and political structure and issues that distinguished it not only from other Indians, but also from other Muslim communities. It shows that their prosperity was also due to the guidance of their leader, the Aga Khan, who also helped them overcome the socio-economic and political issues they encountered as members of East African society.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Brief history & Background of Ismaili Muslims
Migration of Ismailis from India to East Africa
Internal Conflicts within the Ismaili Community
Differences between Nizari Muslims and other Muslims in East Africa
Conflicts within the society as the Aga Khan tries to modernize his community
Conclusion
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"Indian merchants have visited East Africa for almost two thousand years to trade ivory, rubber, cattle, goats, grain, copra, gum, copal, hides, and horses. The majority of the Indians settled there today, however, began to emigrate from India during the early nineteenth century during the reign of Said bin Sultan. Said was the ruler of Muscat, who inherited sovereignty over Zanzibar and parts of the African coast, and took this opportunity to develop foreign trade in his dominions. In order to do so, when his capital transferred form Muscat to Zanzibar, he encouraged the immigration of Asian traders to Zanzibar, and also took some Indian advisers with him. He gave them ?complete religious, social, and economic freedom.? At the time, and probably for generations before it, banking, commerce, and even small retail on the African coast were run by Indians, causing the colony to flourish and grow. Emigration increased significantly between 1840 and the 1870s, and amongst the Indians were also Nizari Khojas (Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims). Though they encountered obstacles on the way, the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim community prospered greatly in East Africa, mostly because of its distinct socio-economic and political structure and issues that distinguished it not only from other Indians, but also from other Muslim communities. Their prosperity was also due to the guidance of their leader, the Aga Khan, who also helped them overcome the socio-economic and political issues they encountered as members of East African society."
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Muslim Animosity Toward The USA, 2002.
Examines anti-American hatred and contempt by many Islamic States of the world.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, $ 55.95
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Examines anti-American hatred of many Islamic States of the world. Offers various explanations as to why anti-American animosity has developed. The threat of modernity and secularization posed by the U.S. to Muslims. The Persian Gulf War. American support for Israel. View of Islamic fundamentalists and extremists that the U.S. is "Satan."
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"An Exploration of Muslim Animosity Toward the U.S.
The events of September 11, 2001, served to confirm what American government officials and many private citizens have long recognized: within the Islamic States of the world, there are many, many Muslims whose feelings toward the United States can only be described as hatred, contempt, and disgust. The question to be considered in this report is why this anti-American animosity has developed. Various explanations have been offered, among which are the belief that America has unfairly supported Israel and ignored the interests of the Palestinians (Sheler, 2001).
Other explanations of this phenomenon have been discussed by Sultan Shahin (1995) who argues that Islam views the West as an excessively secular civilization in which genuine religious feeling ..."
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Malay Muslims in Southern Thailand, 2005.
This paper provides an account of Muslim terrorism in Thailand.
6,975 words (approx. 27.9 pages), 32 sources, MLA, $ 247.95
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This article looks at the presence of Muslim terrorism in Thailand. The writer discusses the Malay Muslims in Southern Thailand. The paper looks at wars against Muslims throughout the history of Thailand. The writer studies conflicts in the nation-state apparatus and Muslim activism. The writer also discusses the encounter between the Thai government and Muslim separatist insurgency in the post-9/11 world.
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"Samuel Huntington's thesis that future geopolitical instability and insecurity would be more cultural than ideological or economic was met with derision when it first appeared. From the right, Fukuyama made the case that the West's Cold War victory was permanent. From the left, it was said that the West had only itself to blame for future conflict. Islamic fundamentalism was not the fault line of the future, but a fragmentary non threat that cannot be reassembled. Another critic accused Huntington of just calling traditional power ... "
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