As a term 'Islamophobia' refers to anti-Muslim prejudice and racism. Islamophobia is based upon an unfounded or exaggerated hostility towards Islam and Muslims. It may be directed against individuals or groups because of their actual or perceived religious background or identification. Islamophobia results in discrimination and harassment, and the exclusion of individuals or groups from areas of social, economic and political life.

Islamophobia is perhaps the most misunderstood prejudice today.

• A 2007 article in Journal of Sociology defined Islamophobia as anti-Muslim racism and a continuation of anti-Asian and Anti-Arab racism.

• According to The British Social Attitudes Survey 2010, around a fifth of those surveyed responded negatively to just Muslims. (Telegraph 11 Jan 2010)

• "Islamophobia…is Britain's last remaining socially respectable form of bigotry, and we should be ashamed of ourselves for it." Peter Oborne, Daily Mail

Training Course Details;

Objectives

• Prevent racial and cultural stereotyping of Muslims through understanding of cultural and religious needs and issues
• Recognise the different cultural backgrounds of Scottish Muslims and the dynamics between belief and cultural practices
• Gain a better awareness of Muslim cultural practices in Scotland and learn to recognise and challenge anti-Muslim prejudice in the workplace
• Promote confidence and competency of staff when discussing "sensitive" issues with Muslim clients

Duration

The course duration is half day or full day to include workshops.

*All training is delivered at your premises, unless requested*