Prejudice and Policymaking: Islamophobia in the United States and the Diffusion of Anti-Sharia Laws

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Daniel Hummel

Prejudice and Policymaking

Islamophobia in the United States and the Diffusion of Anti-Sharia Laws

Daniel Hummel

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Lexington Books
11 August 2021

Religion & politics; Religious & theocratic ideologies; Regional government; Human rights; Civil rights & citizenship

The United States was founded on principles enshrined in the Constitution. One of the foremost of these principles is religious freedom. Unfortunately, this freedom has not been shared by all equally. The place of Islam in the United States has always been controversial. This controversy expanded following the attacks on 9/11 and the rise of nationalist movements that aimed to narrowly define American identity. The hatred of Islam, otherwise known as Islamophobia, has risen to new heights fueled by recurring events and various anti-Muslim hate groups. This has manifested in anti-mosque protests, hate crimes and prejudicial legislation. This book is focused on one form of this legislation, the anti-Sharia laws, otherwise known as the foreign law bans. Sharia is also known as Islamic law and as the physical manifestation of Islam in practice. Several states have passed these laws with many other states introducing them several times with the intention of banning the use of Sharia in civil courts. This book is a study of the factors most closely associated with whether a state has this law and how many times this bill has been introduced in the legislature. These include political, demographic, religious and ideological factors.

By: Daniel Hummel
Imprint: Lexington Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 162mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 372g
ISBN: 9781793612533
ISBN 10: 1793612536
Pages: 124
Publication Date: 11 August 2021
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Daniel Hummel is a faculty member at the University of Louisiana Monroe in the Department of Political Science.

Reviews for Prejudice and Policymaking: Islamophobia in the United States and the Diffusion of Anti-Sharia Laws

Daniel Hummel's study sophisticatedly analyzes the diffusion of anti-Sharia laws in many states and shows how the anti-Sharia movement grew out of chronic Islamophobia and racism. Beyond his incisive analysis, Hummel also offers sound policies to create a more inclusive and cohesive society in the United States. -- Ramazan Kilinc, University of Nebraska