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Non-Muslims who live close to Muslims are less likely to be Islamophobic, study shows

  • Written by Val Colic-Peisker, Associate Professor of Sociology, RMIT University
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The most recent Islamophobia in Australia report shows Muslims continue to be the targets of hostility and violence.

The September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001 propelled them to this unenviable position. More recently, Islamic State has reinforced Western fears of and antipathy towards Islam and Muslims.

Our new study finds...

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