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Religion, not race, main source of negativity on asylum seekers

A boat stopped from reaching Australia in 2013

A boat stopped from reaching Australia in 2013 Source: AAP

Religious intolerance or racism? A new study out of Melbourne suggests religious intolerance, not racism, is the main source of negative feelings towards asylum seekers in Australia. And it is leading to calls for Australian politicians and media outlets to bring more nuance and accuracy to their discussions around asylum seekers.


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By Peyman Jamali

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Religious intolerance or racism? A new study out of Melbourne suggests religious intolerance, not racism, is the main source of negative feelings towards asylum seekers in Australia. And it is leading to calls for Australian politicians and media outlets to bring more nuance and accuracy to their discussions around asylum seekers.



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