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Soc20H test 3
chapter 11
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Sociology
Undergraduate 2
11/01/2010

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Orientalism
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the simplistic view of people and history of the orient with no recognition of change over time or the diversity within its many cultures
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Deficit model of ethnic identity
Definition
ones ethnicity is viewed by others as a factor of subtracting away the characteristics corresponding to some ideal ethnic type
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Hajj
Definition
pilgrimage to Mecca completed at least once in a Muslim's lifetime.
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Jihad
Definition
struggle against the enemies of Allah, usually taken to mean one's own internal struggle
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Blended identity
Definition
self image and world view that is a combination of religious faith, cultural background based on nationality, and current residency.
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Hijab
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a variety of garments that allow women to follow guidelines of modest dress.
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Racial Profiling
Definition
any arbitrary police initiated action based on race, ethnicity, or natural origin rather than a person's behavior
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Islamophobia
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a range of negative feelings towards Muslims and their religions that ranges from generalized intolerance to hatred.
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