Recent research shows a dramatic rise in Islamophobic incidents in Australia, particularly affecting women and girls, with a 2.5-fold increase in physical and online harassment cases. The fifth report from the Islamophobia Register details 309 in-person incidents over two years, with women facing the majority of attacks and being 30% more likely to be physically assaulted. This rise indicates a troubling trend towards gendered Islamophobia, as many incidents involved children witnessing violence against their mothers. Acknowledging these alarming figures is vital to address deep-rooted societal issues related to discrimination and violence against Muslim communities.
The Islamophobia in Australia report released Thursday revealed a dramatic increase in Islamophobic incidents, with girls and women suffering the majority of attacks.
Dr. Nora Amath emphasized the disturbing nature of gendered Islamophobia, highlighting how the victims are predominantly Muslim women and the perpetrators are largely male.
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