Muslim visibility in Europe paradoxically increases perceived non-integration

Evidence

Ramadan observes that Muslim Europeans are gradually settling down and engaging their neighbors and local governments. This constitutes a paradox for Muslims. In the near future, it means greater tension. “It’s because Muslims are getting out of the social and geographical ghettoes and are becoming more visible,” Ramadan argues, “that there is this impression that Muslims in Europe are not integrating.” More visibility and activity from Muslims in the public sphere means that anxiety over Muslims will continue to rise to the surface. As the majority becomes more accustomed to the visibility of immigrant and religious minorities, and as there is more personal interaction with Muslim minorities, conditions will improve. — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 708

Categorization

• XREF: Connects to the broader pattern in this book of Islamophobia being driven by perceived cultural threat rather than actual Muslim behavior. — connects to: Islam’s public visibility in Europe challenges secular assumptions that govern public life — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 342; Perceived Muslim rejection of secularism eroded European faith in multiculturalism — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 359; Personal contact with Muslims predicts more favorable attitudes toward them — Arsalan Iftikhar, Fear of a Muslim Planet_ Global…, 400 (+9 more)

Broader Connections

• The flip-side image of Muslim-as-friend is equally coercive and nuance-blind as enmity #expands (0.65)
• Personal contact with Muslims predicts more favorable attitudes toward them #complicates (0.60) — Arsalan Iftikhar, Fear of a Muslim Planet_ Global…, 400
• Islamophobia requires cultural convergence, not separation, to sustain itself #expands (0.60)
• Sustained daily contact tempered hostile European images of Muslims. #complicates (0.55) — Deepa Kumar, Islamophobia and the Politics of Empire, 51