lori peek, ph.d. department of sociology and center for disaster and risk analysis colorado state...
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Lori Peek, Ph.D. Department of Sociology and
Center for Disaster and Risk Analysis Colorado State University
A desire to help
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A desire to help A desire to give A surge in patriotism A need to grieve A need to stand together in solidarity
1. Any sudden or violent reaction; specifically, a strong political or social reaction resulting from fear or resentment of a movement, candidate, ethnic group, etc.
2. An excessive and adverse societal and governmental reaction to a political or ideological crisis against a group or groups.
Unprecedented surge in anti-Muslim bias in the U.S.
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report
Source: Council on American-Islamic Relations
Why does backlash occur after certain crises, but not after others? Why are only some individuals and groups singled out for
mistreatment, while others are left alone? What can the public and political response to 9/11 teach us about
the processes that set blame assignment and backlash into motion?
Post-9/11 BacklashPost-9/11 Backlash
Post-9/11 BacklashPost-9/11 Backlash
Intentional Acts of Mass Violence
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Intentional Acts of Mass Violence
Intentional Acts of Mass Violence
Magnitude of Losses Endured
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• 2,973 dead
• Widespread psychological trauma
• $80-$100 billion financial losses
• 75,000-100,000 jobs lost
• Thousands injured
Pre-9/11 Anti-Muslim Social and Political
Context
Intentional Acts of Mass Violence
Magnitude of Losses Endured
Post-9/11 BacklashPost-9/11 Backlash
Persistently negative media representations
Persistently negative media representations
Persistently negative media representations Actual global increase in terrorist violence
Persistently negative media representations Actual global increase in terrorist violence Conflict in the Middle East
Pre-9/11 Anti-Muslim Social and Political
Context
Intentional Acts of Mass Violence
Magnitude of Losses Endured
Muslims as Dangerous and
Threatening Outsiders
Post-9/11 BacklashPost-9/11 Backlash
Pre-9/11 Anti-Muslim Social and Political
Context
Intentional Acts of Mass Violence
Magnitude of Losses Endured
Muslims as Dangerous and
Threatening Outsiders
Post-9/11 BacklashPost-9/11 Backlash
34% of Americans believe that Islam encourages violence
Nearly 60% of Americans believe that Muslims are prone to violent extremism
39% of Americans admit to feeling “some prejudice” against Muslims
22% of Americans would not want Muslims as neighbors
Pre-9/11 Anti-Muslim Social and Political
Context
Intentional Acts of Mass Violence
Magnitude of Losses Endured
Muslims as Dangerous and
Threatening Outsiders
Identifiability of the Muslim Population
Post-9/11 BacklashPost-9/11 Backlash
Pre-9/11 Anti-Muslim Social and Political
Context
Intentional Acts of Mass Violence
Magnitude of Losses Endured
Muslims as Dangerous and
Threatening OutsidersIdentifiability of the Muslim Population
Relative Powerlessness of
Muslims
Post-9/11 BacklashPost-9/11 Backlash
Pre-9/11 Anti-Muslim Social and Political
Context
Intentional Acts of Mass Violence
Magnitude of Losses Endured
Muslims as Dangerous and
Threatening OutsidersIdentifiability of the Muslim Population
Relative Powerlessness of
Muslims
Post-9/11 BacklashPost-9/11 Backlash
Pre-9/11 Anti-Muslim Social and Political
Context
Intentional Acts of Mass Violence
Magnitude of Losses Endured
Muslims as Dangerous and
Threatening OutsidersIdentifiability of the Muslim Population
Relative Powerlessness of
Muslims
Post-9/11 BacklashPost-9/11 Backlash
Gallup Polls of Americans: % who have a negative view of Islam
14% (2001) 34% (2002) 46% (2006) 53% (2009)
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