Germany, El-Menouar, Y. (Bertelsmann Stiftung) (2024), 'Muslimfeindlichkeit in Deutschland. Ein gesellschaftliches Lagebild' (Anti-Muslim Hostility in Germany. A social situation report), Ligante - Fachdebatten aus der Präventionsarbeit, Vol. 7, pp. 16-2

Country

Germany

Title

Germany, El-Menouar, Y. (Bertelsmann Stiftung) (2024), 'Muslimfeindlichkeit in Deutschland. Ein gesellschaftliches Lagebild' (Anti-Muslim Hostility in Germany. A social situation report), Ligante - Fachdebatten aus der Präventionsarbeit, Vol. 7, pp. 16-23.

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Year

2024

Publication type

Other

Geographical coverage

National

Area/location of interest

Not applicable - national level

Type of Institution

Civil Society Organisation

Institution

Germany, Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft religiös begründeter Extremismus e.V., Bertelsmann Stiftung

Thematic focus

Racism & xenophobia

Groups

Muslims

Key findings

The report gives an overview of the current state of anti-Muslim hatred and racism and highlights developments in Germany after the 07 October 2023 Hamas attacks against Israel and the war that ensued in Gaza. While anti-Muslim hatred was already prevalent in Germany before 07 Oct 2023, a strong increase in anti-Muslim attacks was reported. The report indicates higher prevalences of anti-Muslim and anti-Islam attitudes among the older generation and in East Germany. It reasons that personal, interreligious contacts promotes a reduction of anti-Muslim stereotypes and attitudes. The report recommends differentiation in public debates to maintain social cohesion.

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

Rests on quantitative and qualitative data from other studies, inter alia the Religion monitor

Sample details and representativeness

N/A - not applicable/available

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