Abstract
This is community participatory research project that investigates the effects of September 11th and it’s aftermath on Canadian Muslim Women. These results demonstrate that the everyday lives of Canadian Muslim Women have been negatively affected by the events of 9/11. By critically examining individuals, communities and the media, the negative and positive consequences of 9/11 was deconstructed. This report makes several recommendations with the hope of alleviating some of the negative consequences of 9/11.
About the author… Samira Hussain received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from McGill University in May 2000. In September 2003, she hope to pursue a Master of Journalism. She currently lives in Montreal. |
Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction
1.1 General Atmosphere post 9/11
1.2 Community-Based Research Project
1.3 Partner Organizations
1.4 CCMW Chapters
1.5 Networking
1.5.1 Islamic Social Services Association Annual Conference
1.5.2 CAIR-CAN
2.0 Methodology
2.1 Focus Groups
2.2 Questionnaire
2.3 Limitations of the Research
3.0 Findings
3.1 Post-9/11 Personal Impact
3.1.1 Stereotypes
3.1.2 Fear and Anger
3.1.3 Religious Freedoms
3.1.4 Headscarf (Hijab)
3.1.5 Opportunity for Dialogue
3.1.6 Racial Profiling
3.1.7 Positive effects of 9/11
3.2 Impact of 9/11 on Canadian Communities
3.2.1 Muslim Community Activism
3.2.2 Individual Involvement
3.2.3 Hate Activity
3.2.4 Kindness of Canadians
3.2.5 Public Support
3.2.6 Laws and Policy Changes
3.3 Role of the media
3.3.1 Media Choices
3.3.2 CBC versus CNN
3.3.3 Media Bias
3.3.4 Media Plurality
3.3.5 Reacting to the Media
4.0 Participant Recommendations
5.0 Next Steps
6.0 Evaluation
7.0 Endnotes |
