Surge in perception of discrimination against Muslims and Jews in America: Pew research
According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, there has been a significant increase in the number of Americans acknowledging discrimination against Jews and Muslims.
The survey shows the percentage of U.S. adults perceiving discrimination against Jews has doubled in the past three years, now standing at 40%.
Similarly, 44% of respondents believe Muslims face a lot of discrimination, up by 5% since 2021.
The rise in discrimination perceptions is particularly noticeable since Israel’s latest war on Gaza.
Seven-in-10 Muslims and nine-in-10 Jews surveyed have experienced increased discrimination against their respective communities since the conflict began.
The survey also delves into attitudes toward free speech concerning the war.
Most Americans supported expressions for or against statehood but rejected calls for violence.
Both Democrats and Republicans generally agree on these sentiments.
The survey’s findings come amid heightened reports of antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents in the U.S.
Republicans are most likely to say there is a lot of discrimination against Jews, followed by Muslims, evangelical Christians and White people.
Democrats are about twice as likely as Republicans to say discrimination has increased against Muslims and Arabs.
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