Handout
Contemporary Islamophobia Case Studies
This handout contains six descriptions of Islamophobic incidents and questions that prompt students to consider what could have been done after the incident to show solidarity with those attacked.
Language
English — UKUpdated
This resource may contain sensitive material.
This resource is intended for educators in the United Kingdom.
The sixth case study included in the Contemporary Islamophobia Case Studies handout used in Part 2 of the lesson contains racist and dehumanising language. While this language has not been printed in full, students will understand what terms are being referred to. We recommend you revisit your classroom contact to help students approach this material maturely, and that you prepare your students to discuss the material in a thoughtful and respectful manner. If helpful, please see our lesson on Addressing Racist and Dehumanising Language in our unit Discussing Race and Racism in the Classroom.
How to Cite This Handout
Facing History & Ourselves, “Contemporary Islamophobia Case Studies”, last updated June 16, 2023.
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