Sazetak

Abstract:

In this text, we investigate how Islamophobia manifests itself in Iceland, and its causes. This phenomenon in Iceland cannot be seen as an isolated act, but as part of a wider process that is also visible in other countries with a democratic system. One-sided information about Islam and Muslims creates fertile ground for actions against Muslims that result in Islamophobic rhetoric, physical attacks on members of that religion, and the creation of humiliating policies toward members of the Muslim religious community. The paper first presents the phenomenon of Islamophobia in Iceland, and the examples recorded in the media and official reports. In the following, we analyze the causes based on ten semi-structured interviews with politicians, academics and civil society activists.

Key words:  Iceland, Islamophobia, Islam, Muslims, Migrations