Media Stokes Islamophobia

"The western media are largely seen by Muslims as a negative influence," co-author Sameera Ahmed said in the report "The British media and Muslim representation: the ideology of demonization,," a copy of which was e-mailed to IslamOnline.net.

The study, conducted by the Islamic Human Rights Commission, said that the media was demonizing Muslims and Arabs and stoking prejudice and stereotypes.

"This view is perhaps not without foundation," added Ahmed.

"The traditional Orientalist stereotypes of Muslims as political anarchists and tyrants at home subjugating their women have been disseminated in the media as caricatures and stereotypes.

"Very often the news that is shown about Muslims centers around negative stories," she added.

The report said that the Western media was failing to address anti-Muslim issues.

"The TV News analyzed showed a limited framework within which Muslims and Islam were discussed," it said.

Islamophobic

A survey conducted as part of the British report showed that the majority of respondents view Western media as "Islamophobic".

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