Right Wing Authoritarianism and Prejudice against Muslims
From the Center for American Progress:
"Reports of "harassment and discrimination against Muslims are rising." According to a new USA Today/Gallup poll, 39 percent of Americans said they "felt at least some prejudice against Muslims" and 22 percent "wouldn't want Muslims as neighbors."
John Dean: "I ran into a massive study that has really been going on 50 years now by academics."... "The lead researcher in this field told me, he said, "I look at the numbers of the United States and I see about 23% of the population who are pure right-wing authoritarian followers."
Someone should do some research to find out if this 22% of Americans that "wouldn't want Muslims as neighbors" are also right wing authoritarians. If I were to guess I'd say yes, but I'd love to see some research to back it up.
"Reports of "harassment and discrimination against Muslims are rising." According to a new USA Today/Gallup poll, 39 percent of Americans said they "felt at least some prejudice against Muslims" and 22 percent "wouldn't want Muslims as neighbors."
John Dean: "I ran into a massive study that has really been going on 50 years now by academics."... "The lead researcher in this field told me, he said, "I look at the numbers of the United States and I see about 23% of the population who are pure right-wing authoritarian followers."
Someone should do some research to find out if this 22% of Americans that "wouldn't want Muslims as neighbors" are also right wing authoritarians. If I were to guess I'd say yes, but I'd love to see some research to back it up.
posted by Cecily Friday at 10:20 AM
2 Comments:
C'mon. You guys have your heads in the sand. I do not judge people based on race. But, in all honesty, if a Muslin were to move in next door, I would be cautious. Not because I don't like them, but because I know where their allegience is. If you deny that you would have the same reaction you are an outright liar.
Let's see.... We have a world wide Islamic Jihad against the United States and its Allies. That's a fact! What is the effect?? It is suspicion of and discrimination against Muslims. Well Duh!!! Is it the "right wing" American causing the discrimination or the Islamic fundamentalists who vow to kill our countrymen that cause us to be suspicious. Take your time now... this is not a trick question!!
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