ریاستی پالیسی میں اسلاموفوبیا کا نفوذ: اسباب و محرکات کا جائزہ
The Infiltration of Islamophobia Into State Policies: A Critical Analysis of Underlying Causes and Driving Factors
Keywords:
State Islamophobia, Legislative Discrimination, National Security Narratives, Political Islamophobia, Counter-Terrorism Policies, Muslim Marginalization, Institutionalized PrejudiceAbstract
This research paper critically examines the infiltration of Islamophobia into state policies, highlighting its structural causes and ideological drivers. It explores how legal frameworks and legislative processes have been utilized to institutionalize religious discrimination under the guise of national security and counter-terrorism. By analyzing parliamentary debates, election campaigns, and political manifestos, the study identifies the organizational structures through which Islamophobic narratives are embedded in state institutions. Furthermore, the research investigates the psychological and sociological impacts of Islamophobia-based legislation on Muslim communities, including issues of marginalization, identity crisis, and political disenfranchisement.
Employing a multidisciplinary approach that draws from political science, sociology, and media studies, the paper theorizes the transformation of Islamophobia from a societal prejudice into a normalized component of statecraft. It argues that this phenomenon is not merely reactive but strategically driven by electoral politics, ideological positioning, and security paradigms. The study ultimately calls for a critical reassessment of policy frameworks and advocates for inclusive governance models that resist the institutionalization of religious biases, aiming to protect democratic values and social cohesion in increasingly pluralistic societies.
