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Let's talk

5 students. 1 topic. many opinions.

How does the media portray Muslims?



  • "...as terrorists"
  • "like they don't want to be Americans..."
  • "Are we talking FOX, CNN, or NBC?"
  • "They are portrayed as dangerous.  The only things you hear about are them blowing up vehicles and protesting, or suicide bombings. All the terroristy things."
  • "The women are all sad. They wear the scarf things and you never hear about them being the ones involved in the violence really. Or not that I've heard of at least."
  • "...mean."
  • "Well, the media seems to make it clear that we don't care about them too much, but at the same time some media wants to make sure we don't discriminate.  I feel like there's a difference between Democrats and Republicans in it."

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Do you have any opinions on Muslims?

  • "I think they're really male dominated."
  • "...a lot of restriction on their lives compared to others."
  • "I know that the media portrays them stereotypically, so I don't just believe everything there."
  • "I guess I don't honestly think about them. Like 99% are normal and 1% are extremists."
  • "They're just like everyone else."
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