Allison Kuzera
Research Mentor: Mark Tessler
Mentor Department: Political Science, LSA
Author(s): Mark Tessler, Allison Kuzera
Session: Session 3 (11:00 AM – 11:50 AM)
Presentation Type: Poster 131
Abstract
Islamophobia and antisemitism are pervasive and rising forms of discrimination that subject global Muslim and Jewish communities to unreasonable and hostile prejudice. While there is a great deal of scholarship dedicated to explaining Islamophobia and antisemitism as individual phenomena, little research has thoroughly examined the relationships between these forms of prejudice. Our work specifically aims to describe the relationships between these types of discrimination and identify predictors of variance in stereotypes and bias. Through conducting literature reviews and survey analyses, we examine existing research on Islamophobia and antisemitism and conclude from our own dataset. Since comparing Islamophobia with antisemitism, we have identified that belief in conspiracy theories and having a troubled mental state are predictors of Islamophobic or antisemitic beliefs. The next step in our research is to continue identifying predictors and implications of antisemitism, as well as identify the key demographics of those who are most likely to express these forms of religious discrimination.
