Perspective
The Discrimination Muslim Women Face: Lessons for City Planning Outreach
It’s not just hate crimes. Muslim women in Dearborn, Michigan, say they face subtle and non-subtle discrimination while going about their daily activities.
“I was born and raised here; this is America; nothing separates us. Just the fact that [a hijab] is on my head is not a big deal.”
“Because you see what’s in the news and people who are not educated about Islam or hijab, they look at you as an oppressed one or a terrorist.”