Why is it that so many people think that if you are a muslim, you are an illiterate person who can barely speak or understand english? I've gotten this a lot. My skin is whiter than most, it's obvious I'm American. But I get a lot "What country are you from?" And I just kind of look at them and say "uhh, from here?" I also get this a lot "Wow, for a muslim you speak very good english!" and one of two replies is either "I should, I'm American!" or "What, is a muslim supposed to speak something else?".
Even with muslims the world over, why do these stereotypes still exist? Especially of the women. "Oh, poor uneducated beaten woman. I feel so sorry for you". If it's a woman, I say "ohh, ok, can you show me the bruises on my arms because I can't find them". Or "Uhhh, yeahhh, why are you asking me this in the college classroom we're both in?" I mean, it's just hilarious! The things that we hear, where does this come from?
2007-06-19
23:28:14
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