Arab American specialists in antiterrorism agencies endured workplace discrimination and harassment

Evidence

In Salem v. Heritage Square, Inc., a female Jordanian American alleged discrimination on account of her ethnicity and purported religion. 8 6 Although she was Christian, her Arab heritage caused her colleagues to believe she was Muslim and they harassed her accordingly. — Sahar F. Aziz, Sticks and Stones, the Words That Hurt, 337 (#complicates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Employment discrimination complaints by Arabs and Muslims surged after September 11 — Moustafa Bayoumi, How Does It Feel to Be a Problem? Being…, 707; Job discrimination against Arab applicants is entangled with stigma over Al Jazeera employment — Moustafa Bayoumi, How Does It Feel to Be a Problem? Being…, 806; Stereotypes equating Muslim appearance with terrorism produce workplace harassment — Sahar F. Aziz, Sticks and Stones, the Words That Hurt:…, 8 (+5 more)

Broader Connections

• Christians of Arab descent face workplace discrimination because colleagues assume they are Muslim #complicates (0.75) — Sahar F. Aziz, Sticks and Stones, the Words That Hurt, 337