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| Muslims 'well integrated' in US | Muslims 'well integrated' in US |
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| Muslim Americans are largely integrated in US society and moderate in their views, a nationwide survey suggests. | Muslim Americans are largely integrated in US society and moderate in their views, a nationwide survey suggests. |
| The study by the Pew Research Center says US Muslims - most of whom are immigrants - believe in the American work ethic and reject extremism. | The study by the Pew Research Center says US Muslims - most of whom are immigrants - believe in the American work ethic and reject extremism. |
| Their income and education levels mirror those of the general US public, according to the survey. | Their income and education levels mirror those of the general US public, according to the survey. |
| However, most respondents say life has become more difficult for US Muslims since the 11 September attacks. | However, most respondents say life has become more difficult for US Muslims since the 11 September attacks. |
| The survey - entitled Muslim Americans, Middle Class and Mostly Mainstream - estimates the number of adult Muslims in the US at 1.5 million, and says 65% are immigrants. | The survey - entitled Muslim Americans, Middle Class and Mostly Mainstream - estimates the number of adult Muslims in the US at 1.5 million, and says 65% are immigrants. |
| Among native-born Muslims, about half are African American - many of whom are converts. | Among native-born Muslims, about half are African American - many of whom are converts. |
| Overall, the study says, Muslim Americans have a positive view of US society at large. | Overall, the study says, Muslim Americans have a positive view of US society at large. |
| Most say their communities are excellent or good places to live. | Most say their communities are excellent or good places to live. |
| As many Muslim Americans as members of the general public express satisfaction with the state of the nation, the authors say. | As many Muslim Americans as members of the general public express satisfaction with the state of the nation, the authors say. |
| Moreover, 71% of Muslim Americans agreed that people could get ahead in the US by working hard - the figure for the general public was 64%. | Moreover, 71% of Muslim Americans agreed that people could get ahead in the US by working hard - the figure for the general public was 64%. |
| "The life situations and attitudes of Muslim Americans stand in contrast with those of Muslim minorities of Western Europe." | "The life situations and attitudes of Muslim Americans stand in contrast with those of Muslim minorities of Western Europe." |
| Pew Global Attitudes surveys last year in the UK, France, Germany and Spain found that most Muslims there suffered unemployment and felt marginalised. | Pew Global Attitudes surveys last year in the UK, France, Germany and Spain found that most Muslims there suffered unemployment and felt marginalised. |
| The latest poll suggests that US Muslims reject Islamic radicalism by larger margins than do Muslims in other parts of the world. | The latest poll suggests that US Muslims reject Islamic radicalism by larger margins than do Muslims in other parts of the world. |
| FOREIGN POLICY VIEWS War in Iraq right decision? US Muslims 12%, general public 45%War in Afghanistan right decision? US Muslims 35%, general public 61%War on terror sincere effort? US Muslims 26%, general public 67% | |
| However, the study adds, there is somewhat more acceptance of Islamic extremism in some segments of the US Muslim public than others. | However, the study adds, there is somewhat more acceptance of Islamic extremism in some segments of the US Muslim public than others. |
| Fewer native-born African American Muslims than others completely condemn al-Qaeda, according to the report. | Fewer native-born African American Muslims than others completely condemn al-Qaeda, according to the report. |
| In addition, younger Muslims in the US are more likely than older Muslim Americans to say that suicide bombing in the defence of Islam can sometimes be justified. | In addition, younger Muslims in the US are more likely than older Muslim Americans to say that suicide bombing in the defence of Islam can sometimes be justified. |
| On foreign policy, US Muslims are more critical of the US operations in Iraq and Afghanistan than the general public, the survey indicates. | On foreign policy, US Muslims are more critical of the US operations in Iraq and Afghanistan than the general public, the survey indicates. |
| 'Singled out' | 'Singled out' |
| Consistent with the views of Muslims in other countries, fewer that half of Muslim Americans - regardless of their age - accept the idea that Arab men carried out the 11 September attacks, the study says. | Consistent with the views of Muslims in other countries, fewer that half of Muslim Americans - regardless of their age - accept the idea that Arab men carried out the 11 September attacks, the study says. |
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| It adds that the attacks "continue to cast a long shadow over Muslim Americans", with 53% saying life has become more difficult since then. | It adds that the attacks "continue to cast a long shadow over Muslim Americans", with 53% saying life has become more difficult since then. |
| Many say they worry about government surveillance, stereotyping and harassment. | Many say they worry about government surveillance, stereotyping and harassment. |
| The main concerns voiced by respondents were job discrimination and prejudice. | The main concerns voiced by respondents were job discrimination and prejudice. |
| Many say Muslims are perceived as potential terrorists. | Many say Muslims are perceived as potential terrorists. |
| According to the report, 54% believe the US government has singled out Muslims for increased surveillance and monitoring | According to the report, 54% believe the US government has singled out Muslims for increased surveillance and monitoring |
| However, expressions of support are just as common as incidents of bigotry, the survey suggests. | However, expressions of support are just as common as incidents of bigotry, the survey suggests. |
| Overall, a third of American Muslims say someone offered to help them because of their religion. | Overall, a third of American Muslims say someone offered to help them because of their religion. |