Feb 19

Unpacking Islamophobia: Historical Roots and Contemporary Formations

Wed, February 19, 2025 • 5:30pm - 7:00pm (1h 30m) • Weitz 236
Unpacking Islamophobia: Historicla Roots and Contemporary Formations. Kambiz GhaneaBassiri (Carleton), Aisha Ghani (University of Minnesota), and Fuad Naeem (University of St. Thomas). This panel will examine the multifaceted dynamics of Islamophobia and its varieties in the United States today. February 19th at 5:30-7:00pm in Weitz 236. Dinner from Desi Diner provided. Sponsored By EthIC, Department of Religion, MSA, Division of Inclusion, Equity & Community and the Office of the Chaplain.

There will be a panel titled Unpacking Islamophobia: Historical Roots and Contemporary Formations. This panel will examine the multifaceted dynamics of Islamophobia and its varieties in the United States today. Themes that will be discussed include the intersection of Islamophobia with other forms of discrimination, mechanisms of power in the regulation of Muslims by the state and in the court system, historical and colonial genealogies of Islamophobia and their contemporary manifestations, and the different interests that abet and benefit from Islamophobia.

Panelists will include Professors Kambiz GhaneaBassiri (Carleton), Aisha Ghani (University of Minnesota), and Fuad Naeem (University of St. Thomas).

Dinner from Desi Diner Provided.

This event is Sponsored By EthIC, Department of Religion, MSA, Division of Inclusion, Equity & Community and the Office of the Chaplain.

from Chaplain's Office

Event Contact: Ailya Vajid

Event Summary

Unpacking Islamophobia: Historical Roots and Contemporary Formations
  • When
    • Wednesday, February 19, 2025
    • 5:30pm - 7:00pm (1h 30m)
  • Where
    • Weitz 236
  • Mode
    • In-Person
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  • Intended For: General Public, Students, Faculty, Staff, Emeriti, Alums, Prospective Students, Families
  • Categories: Diversity, Lecture/Panel, food offered

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