AP+Algerian+and+Muslim+Prejudice+in+France

Aim: By: Sara Beaulieu

The reason for algerian and muslim prejudice in France was the fact that the French thought they were superior and that Algerians and Muslims could not practice the traditional French ways because they were too different. Tension has occurred between French and Algeria ever since Algeria was a French colony and Muslim prejudice has been present in France historically but still continues today. Naturally there would be tension between countries that previously had control over another, but the reason for Muslim prejudice is more complex. Many French people consider Muslims and their ideals to be too far off from those in France. "Regarding Muslims, part of French society doubts their willingness and ability to "respect French values"(Middle-East Online). Even though these Muslims have French citizenship that are not considered to be French with "French values" they are not even capable of "respecting" them according to some of French society and therefore the Muslims will be treated accordingly. The terrible actions towards Muslims by the French as seen here; "Muslim mobs massacred colons before colonial troops restored order, and hundreds of Muslims were killed in a colon reprisal termed a "rat-hunt" (Watson). The killing of Muslims is referred to as a "rat-hunt," which shows just how poorly the French think of Muslims because they associate them with a dirty creature that can be hunted down like an animal.The prejudicial actions like the "rat-hunt" are justified because the "French values' have to be preserved and clearly Muslims are incapable of that and therefore must be disposed of and that is the purpose of this prejudice.

Works Cited:

“France under fire over discrimination against Muslims.” //Middle East Online//. Middle East Online. Web. 14 October 2011.

Watson, William E. "Algerian War of Independence." // World History: The Modern Era //. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 14 Oct. 2011.

Audience: Algerian and Muslim Prejudice in France

By: Brandon Prost

The Algerian and Muslims prejudice in France targeted all readers. With the Muslims, and Algerian being the group directly affected by this as the discrimination is set towards. “[Populist nativists] are openly hostile towards any visible sign of cultural difference, whether it be the headscarves that mark Muslim women out as indelibly different or the mosques and minarets which threaten European skylines and Christian heritage” (Sayyid). This is to inform the Algerians and Muslims readers who may not be in France, and those who are of the discrimination becoming more apparent and public in France towards them. Along with the other targeted group the nativist people of France who are creating these out burst towards the change in their country. To inform this section of readers how some of them are acting towards this change and how they are going about it towards these other groups of people. Then with the with the Muslim’s and Algerians saying, “gave their vote without any constraint and in spite of the threats that certain fanatics brought to bear against them, their families and their property” (Charles de Gaulle: speech on the Algerian referendum (1958)”. With these groups being pointed out as direct relationships to these events the general public is a key audience as to draw an opinion on those being affected by the discrimination and about those creating this discrimination. To decide whether or not to try and help these people or leave people alone to help themselves, or try opinions that may affect aide to such areas or alliance. Alliances with people who would treat a group of people so poorly despite them giving complete submission to them. This article was written for all audiences with those that are directly affected and related, along with those with no relationship to inform and help people build an opinion about these affairs taking place.

Works Citied: Sayyid, S., and Abdoolkarim Vakil. "THINKING THRU’ ISLAMOPHOBIA."//University of LEEDS// (2008). //Centre for Ethnicity & Racism Studies//. Web. 13 Oct. 2011.

"Charles de Gaulle: speech on the Algerian referendum (1958)." //World History: The Modern Era//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 14 Oct. 2011.

Historical:

By: Luke Stangl Since the French occupation of Algeria ended, there has been tension between the two nations. “ For 130 years, Algeria was the core of the French empire” (Watson). France did all they could to keep Algeria. Algeria had become a part of their government and was given representation in the Chamber of Deputies in Paris (Watson). France relied on Algeria and felt that they needed to keep Algeria. Algerians were still resentful of the French people though. France took control of Algeria from the Ottoman Empire in 1830. Algeria was resentful that they had been controlled for so long. They wanted to be independent and still held a grudge against France.

Muslims are also resentful towards France. France has oppressed Muslims for almost a hundred years. During World War I, France occupied many Arab nations. Eventually, the Ottoman Empire, as well as a few other Arab nations, “[declared] a military jihad (holy war) against France, Russia and Great Britain” (Woodward). The Ottoman Empire convinced Muslims that French control and oppression needed to come to an end. While the Ottoman Empire ended French occupation, French prejudice against Muslims still goes on today. In 2005, France made it illegal to wear a Burqa. This caused great uproar. Not only were Muslims in France upset, but Muslims all over the world were upset too (Middle East Online). France and Muslims are still prejudiced against each other, and it all goes back to France’s occupation in World War I.

Works Cited “France under fire over discrimination against Muslims.” //Middle East Online//. Middle East Online. Web. 14 October 2011

Watson, William E. "Algerian War: Cold War." //World at War: Understanding Conflict and Society//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 14 October 2011.

Woodward, David R. "The Middle East during World War One." //BBC History//. BBC. Web. 14 October 2011.

Culture: (Sam)

For many years, there has been an increase in European tensions against people of Muslim descent. This escalation is especially true in areas such as France as, “[Populist nativists] are openly hostile towards any visible sign of cultural difference, whether it be the headscarves that mark Muslim women out as indelibly different or the mosques and minarets which threaten European skylines and Christian heritage” (Sayyid, Vakil). A Christian lifestyle is necessary to be considered acceptable in France. The French do not seem to be understanding, and in this case, they are even described as being “openly hostile”, which shows they are upfront about their distaste. France tends to be more conservative to thoughts of change, and they are not willing to integrate other ideologies into their system. In particular, Anti-Arab as well as anti-Algerian movements have been prevalent in the country. One reason this may have occurred is historically, the French had a long and aggressive relationship with Algeria, as they used to be a colony of theirs. Eventually though, as their control ended, the people of France saw them as a bother. They had wasted resources for a cause that would not succumb to their views, and they did not aid in their country. Even in modern times, this tension still exists, and ( Sayyid).

Works Cited:

"Charles de Gaulle: speech on the Algerian referendum (1958)." //World History: The Modern Era//. ABC-CLIO, 2011. Web. 14 Oct. 2011.

Sayyid, S., and Abdoolkarim Vakil. "THINKING THRU’ ISLAMOPHOBIA."//University of LEEDS// (2008). //Centre for Ethnicity & Racism Studies//. Web. 13 Oct. 2011.