Cologne study unveiled: discrimination threatens the future of young Muslims!

Cologne study unveiled: discrimination threatens the future of young Muslims!

Köln-Kalk, Deutschland - A new report illuminates the deep roots of radicalization among young Muslims in Germany. The study examines how offspring and discrimination influence the life of Muslims. A central realization is that many young people feel like a victim and thereby develop a feeling of fainting. The counseling center Wendpunkt in Cologne-Kalk, under the direction of Mohammed Haddad, takes these problems seriously and offers support for young people in difficult situations.

discrimination is a widespread phenomenon that has profound effects on the attitude towards life of those affected. Flat -rate negative statements by politicians as well as distorted representations in connection with terrorism increase the sensations of the insult and rejection. According to a survey by the University of Münster, around 20% of the Muslims surveyed feel that their insult is not caught, with 11% of this group even ready to fight for Muslim interests. This stirs up the concerns of possible radicalization.

radicalization and social media

The study also establishes a connection between radicalization and the use of social media. According to bpb , Islamist groups use platforms such as YouTube, Instagram and Tiktok to address young people. These channels are used to address current social and political issues that are controversial within the Muslim community. Emotional content aims to create empathy and anger, which makes young people more sensitized to extremist ideologies.

An example of this is the group "Muslim Interactive", which uses social networks to mobilize their audience. During the conflicts in the Middle East, such as the war in Ukraine, they use these topics to fuel conflicts of loyalty. These strategies contribute to the division between Muslims and the majority society and exclude participation and participation.

prevention measures

In order to counteract this concern, experts such as Professor Mouhanad Khorchide call for an early detection and address of insult. The measures for radicalization prevention are diverse: the focus is on strengthening belonging to society, the expansion of recognition rooms and the promotion of Islamic religious lessons. In addition, the Imam Mahmood Malhi emphasizes the importance of correcting incorrect information about Islam on social media.

In the area of ​​social media, the constitutional protection report becomes clear: Platforms such as TikTok are now considered central places for Islamist propaganda. The “Tikation of Islamism” has achieved a new dimension that enables extremists to achieve far -reaching target groups. The war in Gaza has increased this danger, and advice centers offer urgently needed support for concerned relatives and friends of radicalization -prone persons.

Media literacy and racism -critical educational work are emphasized as further preventive measures. These approaches should be critically promoted to protect young people from Islamist ideologization and create a dialogue.