Perceived Muslim rejection of secularism eroded European faith in multiculturalism
Evidence
The anger and resentment expressed by many Muslims during the Rushdie Affair, combined with vocal support for Khomeini’s fatwa from some Muslims in the West, created the impression that Muslims were incapable of accepting the values and ideals of a secular political order. This impression, in turn, gave rise to a political climate in which it became increasingly common to question multiculturalism—that is, the commitment of many European governments to accommodate the cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity of immigrant populations, particularly Muslims. — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 359
Categorization
- XREF: 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; Fatwa support fed perceptions that Muslims reject Western secular principles — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 354; Muslim visibility in Europe paradoxically increases perceived non-integration — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 708 (+11 more)
Broader Connections
- Muslim visibility in Europe paradoxically increases perceived non-integration
#expands(0.70) — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 708 - Questioning multiculturalism opened a path from policy critique to blaming Muslims
#expands(0.65) — Green, Todd H, The Fear of Islam_ An Introduction to…, 360 - Enlightenment reason is used as a stick against Muslims in multicultural states
#expands(0.60) - Islamophobia rests on a false notion of European ethnic purity
#complicates(0.55) — Arsalan Iftikhar, Fear of a Muslim Planet_ Global…, 731 - Muslim identity alone triggers persecution in some nations while practicing faith does in others
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