Brainy-quotes Quote by Abhijit Naskar
““At a cellular level of the human mind, Islamophobia is not really a matter of social stigma, rather it is a natural biological fear response of the general human mind, conditioned through countless pairings between terrorist attacks (unconditioned stimulus) and their apparent association with Islam (conditioned stimulus). Hence, Islamophobia cannot be eradicated completely, unless that pairing is severed and thereafter the conditioned stimulus of Islam is paired with something optimistic such as the heartwarming works of the 13th century Persian Muslim poet Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Psychological analysis, 2022
Islamophobia is framed as a conditioned fear response rooted in associative learning, suggesting that altering these associations could reduce bias.
In simple terms: Fear of Islam is learned, not just social.
Key Takeaway
Re‑condition fear with positive associations.
Themes
bias
psychology
conditioning
fear
social perception
Mood
analytical
thought‑provoking
Type
social commentary
psychological insight
When to use this quote
- education programs
- media representation
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Classical conditioning
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- Can fear be unlearned?
- What positive images of Islam can be highlighted?
A Different Perspective
Deep‑seated biases resist change easily.
