Instructor Identity Of Muslims In America Ameri

NameInstructor CourseDate Identity of Muslims in AmericaAmerica is among the most racially and ethnically diverse countries in the world, with Whites, Latinos, Blacks and Asian population evident in all the 50 states. However, some races or ethnic groups are considered more American than others. Before the September 11 attack, being black in the United States was probably the most difficult situation to be in, due to the history of slavery. Many tried as much as possible to be accepted as any other Americans by adopting their way of dressing, behavior and music of the majority. However, after the 9/11 incident, the situation has now turned to Muslims. Many Muslims are unsure whether they should try to blend among non Muslim Americans by abandoning their religious and cultural practices, or stand up and demand to be respected for who they are. In the article, “Muslim Americans Should Reject the Politics of Normalcy”, Nafisa Eltahir argues that, “Muslim Americans cannot prevent discrimination by trying to blend in” (Eltahir). Eltahir notes that Muslims and Arab Americans abandon their identity in order to appear less radical. Some identify themselves in public using non-Muslim names, some dress like ordinary Americans while others adopt slogans