Islamophobia VS Westophobia: A Comparative Study

Abstract

Islamophobia is the negative feelings that the world has about the Muslims, and their religion Islam whereas Westophobia is antipathy towards the West. Islamophobia has existed for centuries now. Some argue it’s a creation of political measures, some say economic measures, other argue on different reasons for its fabrication. The media of the West, as well as several incidents like the 9/11, or even political remarks by public figures has led Islamophobia to increase till this date. Westophobia on the other hand is a response to Islamophobia. It’s the name of the growing hatred and fear Muslims feel towards the Western society, all over the world. This division of civilizations is given the word ‘clash of civilizations’, which contributes to the ongoing disputes. This study looks at different aspects of Islamophobia and Westophobia. That includes the creation, important events contributing to them, their impact on the people, and what can be done to reduce their impact. This study focuses on previous research articles and case studies. Through the thorough analysis we can determine if Islamophobia and Westophobia are possible to terminate from the face of the earth and if different civilizations can learn to co-exist in peace.