Anti-Muslim Hatred in the U.S.: Couple Therapy Implications for Discriminated Muslim Couples
Yıl: 2022 Cilt: 7 Sayı: 1 Sayfa Aralığı: 7 - 21 Metin Dili: İngilizce DOI: 10.37898/spc.2022.7.1.163 İndeks Tarihi: 29-07-2022
Anti-Muslim Hatred in the U.S.: Couple Therapy Implications for Discriminated Muslim Couples
Öz: With the growing Muslim population in the United States, Islamophobia and discriminatory acts toward Muslims have been increasing. Negative images in the media, which have strengthened stereotypes about Islam, have affected Muslim individuals, couples, and families. Although the impact of islamophobia has been addressed for individuals, not enough attention has been paid to Muslim couples who experience discrimination due to their religious beliefs. Experience of harassment and negativity is likely to profoundly affect individuals’ couple and family relationships. This lack of research may leave mental health professionals unprepared to sufficiently help Muslim couples that encounter discrimination. Thus, the present study discusses Muslims and their experiences in the U. S. before considering important concerns about couple relationships for mental health professionals working with this population. The purpose is to provide guidance and possible strategies to assist couple therapists for culturally competent practice with Muslim couples.
Anahtar Kelime: ABD’de Müslüman Karşıtı Nefret: Ayrımcılığa Uğrayan Müslüman Çiftler için Çift Terapisi Uygulamaları
Öz: Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’nde artan Müslüman nüfusla birlikte, İslamofobi ve Müslümanlara yönelik ayrımcı eylemler artmaktadır. Medyada yer alan olumsuz imajlar sonucunda İslam hakkındaki artan kalıp yargılar Müslüman bireyleri, çiftleri ve aileleri etkilemektedir. İslamofobinin bireylere yönelik etkisi alanyazında yoğun bir şekilde çalışılmış olmasına rağmen, dini inançları nedeniyle ayrımcılığa uğrayan Müslüman çiftelere yönelik çalışmalar yeterince yapılmamıştır. Halbuki, bireylerin toplumda maruz kaldığı dışlanma ve olumsuzluk deneyimlerinin çift ve aile ilişkilerini derinden etkilemesi beklenir. Alandaki bu eksiklik, ayrımcılığa uğrayan Müslüman çiftlerle çalışan ruh sağlığı uzmanlarını gerekli yardımı sağlama konusunda hazırlıksız bırakmaktadır. Bu nedenle, bu çalışmanın amacı, Müslümanları ve onların ABD’deki deneyimlerini tanıtmak, daha sonra Müslüman çiftlerin ilişkilerinde yaşadıkları sorunları tartışarak çift terapistlerine kültürel açıdan yetkin uygulamalar konusunda rehberlik edecek bir kaynak sağlamaktır.
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