Read the article & answer the questions.
1. According to Modood, prejudice against Muslim can rightly be called racism even though Muslim identity is based around a religion and not a particular race. What arguments does he offer in favor of this claim? Why does it matter if this prejudice racism or just criticism of a particular religion? Do you agree with him that this kind of prejudice is racist?
2. Modood says there was a lack of sympathy for Muslims after the protests turned violence, which he says is different from the sympathy other racial groups receive after violent protests for similar grievances (he cites the riots after the Rodney King verdict as an example). Why does he believe there is this lack of sympathy for Muslims in particular? Do you agree there is a double standard?
3. According to Modood, radical secularism presents a greater threat to Muslim integration in Europe than does this is our country, you Muslims have to put up with our ways right-wing nationalism. Why does secularism pose this threat, according to him? Do you agree with him that secularists should tone down their anti-religious rhetoric in order to help Muslims have a sense of being part of Europe
4. What kind of arguments have you heard regarding the possibility of Muslim integration in Western countries (either for or against)? What do you think of these arguments? If youre unfamiliar with the issue, a quick Google search on Muslim integration will bring up articles with a variety of points of view.
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