The Runnymede model essentialises Muslims and reduces Islam.

Evidence

The Runnymede model of Islamophobia – the model of Islamophobia – was shown to be conceptually, theoretically and practically invalid, essentialising Muslims whilst simultaneously subjecting Islam to processes of reductionism. — Chris Allen, Islamophobia, 916

Categorization

  • XREF: This redresses the Runnymede 1997/2017 orthodoxy in the definitional debate; core to the reader’s module on conceptual foundations. — connects to: Runnymede’s core aim is countering monolith views of Islam — Runnymede Trust, Islamophobia: A Challenge for Us All, 49; The essentialised Muslim construct may function to silence marginal Muslims — Chris Allen, Islamophobia, 404; The Runnymede model itself reduces Muslims to Islam as a common denominator. — Chris Allen, Islamophobia, 869 (+7 more)
  • corroborated: 3 independent passages support this claim — Chris Allen, Islamophobia, 916

Broader Connections