Sweden, Oxford group (2014), Research on discrimination against Muslims in Sweden. An overview of research published at universities and colleges in Sweden since 2003 (Forskning om diskriminering av muslimer i Sverige. En översikt av forskning publicerad

Country

Sweden

Title

Sweden, Oxford group (2014), Research on discrimination against Muslims in Sweden. An overview of research published at universities and colleges in Sweden since 2003 (Forskning om diskriminering av muslimer i Sverige. En översikt av forskning publicerad vid universitet och högskolor i Sverige sedan år 2003), author E. Johansson, Stockholm, Discrimination Ombudsman (Diskrimineringsombudsmannen)

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Year

2014

Type of publication

Study - qualitative research

Geographical coverage

National

Area/location of interest

Not applicable - national level

Type of Institution

Public authority

Institution

Sweden, Discrimination Ombudsman | Diskrimineringsombudsmannen

Main Thematic Focus

Islamophobia

Target Population

Muslims

Key findings

The overview points in one direction. Negative attitudes and prejudice against Muslims occur in every area of public life. In public, Islam is often considered as a religion without nuances. Muslims are in general perceived to be a homogeneous group of people. Examples of prejudices about Islam and Muslims in Sweden concern the oppression of women, violence, anti-democracy and unproductivity. The overview shows that Islamophobia in Sweden is expressed through threats, violence, diminishing looks, hate crimes, insults, lesser opportunities on the labour market and harassment at school and in the workplace. It was not uncommon for women who wear headscarves to receive threats or insults when they are in public places.

Methodology (Qualitative/Quantitative and exact type used, questionnaires etc)

Review of existing research literature on the subject of Islamophobia in Sweden, including both qualitative and quantitative research.

Sample details and representativeness

Research and studies conducted at Swedish Universities on Swedish conditions in the area of Islamophobia and discrimination against Muslims, published between 2003-2011.

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