ISLAMOPHOBIA AND ANTI-SEMITISM IN WESTERN MEDIA: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Abstract

The study conducts a media comparison between anti-Muslim and anti-Jewish sentiments across Western societies. Historical social influences have developed both Islamophobia and anti-Semitism into prevalent concepts, which Western media disseminates through diverse socio-political, ideological, and social motivations. The study examines how media presents its stories, the terminology and image representation, and reporting methods used, as well as investigates the consequences of these trends.Research reveals that Islamic discrimination in Western media is primarily linked to terrorism, extremism, and social threats. The association of anti-Semitism in media content consists mainly of financial perspectives and historical beliefs and theories. The research declares an examination of both concepts' biased presentation in Western media while investigating the influence of public opinion and policy-making on their effects.The evaluation proposes solutions to resolve these issues, aiming to achieve neutral media and social harmony. The research emphasizes that media organizations need to accept greater accountability for presenting factually unbiased reports about different religious beliefs and cultures, to develop harmony among different faiths.

Keywords: Islamophobia, anti-Semitism in Western media, social danger