UCLAN
Thesis Title: A qualitative study of three generations views on whether the current emphasis on Islamophobia in the UK is a recent phenomenon or a new term for long standing Islamic discrimination.
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Since the 9/11 terror attacks in America and the London bombings on the 7th July 2005 there has been an increase of the term Islamophobia. This study looks at the views of the three generations, this being young people, parents and older people aged 55 plus on their views with regards to the term Islamophobia. Furthermore the research looks to see if the term has been developed recently or has been around since post immigration. The research that has been carried out includes interviews with the three generations in order to gain their perspectives on the topic of Islamophobia. Various themes are identified from the findings from the research, such as media representation, community cohesion, preventing violent extremism and the affects post 9/11 and 7/7. The research also shows that Islamophobia is an invasive element of today’s multicultural societies. It must therefore be recognised as an important difficulty that has to be addressed, both on national and international levels.
