drawing on Hall’s article on identity formation (and as always: keep previous articles in mind and use them for your own reflection if possible) elaborate how Islamophobia in the U.S. could provide nurturing grounds for Islamic fundamentalism to grow and spread. The NYT article “Muslims Being Confronted at Pool: We are Portrayed as Troublemakers” (July 26, 2018) will help you in understanding more deeply what Islamophobia means for everyday Muslims living in the U.S. These questions are particularily pressing during times of regular attacks against Muslims and the Muslim community in New Zealand, the U.S., and Europe.
