Anti-Muslim Discourse and the Role of the American Media to Ban Muslims Entering America
, Vol.11
, Forty-Sixth Issue
PP:7- 28
Authors:
Dr. Bandar Jaber Dawshi *-Assistant Professor of Media,Mass Communication Department,College of Arts & Humanities,Jazan University
Abstract:
After the terrorist attacks of September 11, which claimed the lives of thousands of innocent American civilians, Anti-Muslim rhetoric rose, and Muslims portrayed as terrorists who are hostile to humanity and bloodthirsty. The American media, especially the conservative ones, contributed to framing Muslims as savages and enemies who must be confronted.
This rhetoric prompted populist politicians in the West to launch electoral campaigns based on Anti-Muslim sentiment and prompted the former US president to issue an executive decision banning Muslims from entering America.
This study used the quantitative method, exploring the rise of Anti-Muslim rhetoric, which in turn prompted politicians to implement racist measures against Muslims. 74 participants, most of them are Muslims residing in America, who participated in this quantitative study. The study used framing theory to explain anti-Muslim rhetoric.
The study hypothesized that the decision to ban the entry of Muslims is due to the role of the American media and its framing of Muslims as terrorists, which is the main hypothesis of the paper. The result of the study was the majority of the participants believed that the hostile rhetoric contributed to former US President Trump's decision to ban Muslims. It has also contributed to the rise of hate speech and attacks on small Muslim communities in America.
Key Words:
Anti-Muslim Discourse - American Media to Ban Muslims - Mental Image.
Research Language:
English
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