Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ526704
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1996
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Islam: Stereotypes Still Prevail.
Blasing, Rick
Social Education, v60 n2 p107-10 Feb 1996
Explores and criticizes the negative image of Islamic culture often fostered by Western media. Briefly considers the career, contributions, and example of Yusuf Islam (the former Cat Stevens). Includes a list of common misconceptions about Islam followed by corrective information. (MJP)
Descriptors: Bias, Cross Cultural Studies, Cultural Awareness, Cultural Pluralism, Ethnocentrism, Foreign Countries, Global Education, Islam, Islamic Culture, Multicultural Education, Non Western Civilization, Religious Differences, Religious Factors, Secondary Education, Social Studies, Stereotypes
Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Journal Articles
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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