Bully
Bullying stems from the lack of knowledge one has towards another. This is especially common with people who have a different religion, race, social class, etc. Usually, you find bullying in schools and it is a school's authority to stop that problem. However, when a school administrator does not help the situation or fuels these discriminatory acts, then we have a problem. Anti-Islamic sentiment has spread due to the 9/11 tragedy. What sets apart Muslims from the others is that they are more conservative, and have different ideals from the dominant Christian group living here in America. When people think of Islam, they view a whole different group of people. Many assume that just because they have a distinct religious practice that they are not like us. When really, underneath the headscarves and clothing, they are just like us. You couldn't even tell if a person you encounter in the streets is Muslim unless they mention it. Holcomb, Sabrina. "Muslims In America: When Bullying Meets Religion." NEA. National Education Association, n.d. Web. 25 Sept. 2012.
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