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Journal Entry–Intersection and Religious Discrimination
When pieces of cloth are sewn together, you might have trouble discerning the individual pieces of cloth that make the final garment, but by looking carefully, you can find the seams. You may have experienced similar difficulty in the first week of this course when asked to explore the individual aspects of culture that combine to create your unique self-identity. Forms of oppression can come together often in almost imperceptible ways to form the complex environment in which you and your clients live and interact. As a social worker, you must examine carefully the intersections between religious discrimination, sexism, classism, and racism so you can respond accordingly.
To prepare: Consider this week's resources that describe how religion intersects with other forms of oppression.
https://www.ted.com/talks/dalia_mogahed_what_it_s_like_to_be_muslim_in_america
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Running head: INTERSECTION AND RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION
Intersection and Religious Discrimination
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INTERSECTION AND RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION
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Intersection and Religious Discrimination
The two TED talks focus on the impact of religious discrimination. I agree with Dalia
Mogahed’s advice that we should challenge negative perceptions about the Muslim faith in various
media channels in the contemporary world where religious polarization is prevalent. We should opt
for empathy and discourage prejudice. The 9/11 terror attack should not offer an avenue to treat all
Musli...