UK Poll Reveals Rising Anti-Muslim Sentiment Linked to Negative Media Coverage
Also more than half of those surveyed think Islam is not compatible with British values.
A total of 2,130 adults in the UK took part in the survey conducted by YouGov in mid-July. They were asked if they felt different groups of migrants by religion generally have a positive or negative impact on the UK. While 41% said Muslim immigrants have a negative impact, the proportions feeling this way were much lower for other groups.
Around 15% expressed negative attitudes about Hindu immigrants, 14% about Sikh immigrants, 13% about Jewish immigrants and 7% towards Christians.
Fewer than one in four (24%) of respondents felt Muslim immigrants had a positive impact on the UK, lower than for any of the other religions stated. Almost a third of Brits (31%) believe Islam promotes violence.
An imam described the findings as “deeply worrying,” highlighting “high levels of anti-Muslim sentiment” in Britain.
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The poll reflects what many in the Muslim community say are the consequences of years of skewed media portrayals. Muslim leaders and community representatives argue that these negative perceptions are not grounded in lived experiences but are instead shaped by persistent and often sensationalist narratives in mainstream and social media.
Source: leftfootforward.org
