policy brief on the integration of american muslims
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Policy Brief on the Integration of American Muslims . Dominique Parris, Kenzie Kittle, Matt Falk. The Question. What action s hould the United States Government take to better integrate American Muslims into society? . Background. Influence of African Americans on Islam - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Dominique Parris, Kenzie Kittle, Matt Falk
POLICY BRIEF ON THE INTEGRATION OF AMERICAN MUSLIMS
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What action should the United States Government take to betterintegrate AmericanMuslims into society?
THE QUESTION
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Influence of African Americans on Islam NOI- Contradiction of “True Islam” Skewed perception of Islam by Non-Muslim Americans
Islamophobia September 11th Attacks Spurred on by the media
BACKGROUND
28%
35%18%
1%18%
Race Breakup of American MuslimsWhite
BlackAsian Latino Other
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Skewed Perception of Islam
Growing number of Muslims 2.6 Million in 2010 to 6.2 Million in 2030
Avoiding Internal Conflict
WHY IS THIS A PROBLEM?
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Poll Response Are the values of Islam at odds with American Values?
47% of Americans believe that they are at odds.
Is Islam an Important Religion in America?
43% of Americans believe Islam is not important in America.
Do Muslims have a favorable view of the US?
46% of Americans believe Muslims have an unfavorable view.
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Absence of an Action No direct laws towards Muslims
Anti-Immigration and Terrorism Laws Patriot Act- increased surveillance and ability to detain
without proof Criminal Alien Removal Act- law enforcement can send
immigrants back to country of origin National Security Entry-Exit Registration System-
interrogation, fingerprinting, photographs on entry to country.
Sharia Law Ban (House Bill 296)
WHAT HAVE WE ALREADY DONE?
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Dress Violations
Wallace Jaffrey Court Case
Dearborn Michigan Policies Footbaths Halal Food
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POLICY OPTIONS
Policy Option Advantages Disadvantages Installing Footbaths in Government Buildings
(Nationally)
-Shows Non-Muslim respect for Islam. -Increase Social integration -Increase Health and Sanitary Conditions for Non-Muslims and Muslims
-Costs upwards of 25,000-Citizens may protest taxation to fund this option -Separation of church and state may prevent Gov. funding.
Making Public School Calendars Accommodate Eid (Nationally)
-Allows Islam the same accommodations as other prominent religions -Increases understanding of Islam for younger Generation -Muslim attendance at Public Schools may increase
-Schools may lengthen year to allow for extra breaks -Could encourage other religions to fight for days off from school
Making Halal Food an Option in Public Schools (Nationally)
-Decrease “oppositional behavior” -Encourage Non-Muslims to learn more about Islam, and therefore become understanding of the religion
-Other religious dietary needs must also be accommodated -Not economically feasible -Excessive government entanglement in Religious affairs.
Allowing for paid prayer breaks in Government funded Buildings
(Nationally)
-Further integration of Muslims -Muslims may begin to take jobs in Public Sector -Increase in political participation
-Violation of separation of Church and State -Could be seen as preferential treatment towards Muslims. -Could be disruptive
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Make Public School Calendars accommodate Eid Economically superior Raises awareness of the religion Already has small scale success
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