ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the implications of Islamophobic hate crime on three broad levels: individual, community, and societal impacts. Similar to other forms of hate crime, the impact of Islamophobia is felt at a variety of levels: by the direct victim, the wider community to which the victim belongs, and society as a whole. As such, this chapter discusses the implications of Islamophobic hate crime on three broad levels: individual, community, and societal impacts. It argues that Islamophobic hate crime may damage victims’ self-esteem, confidence, and feelings of security far more than ‘normal’ crimes. The emotional, psychological, and behavioural harms associated with this form of hate crime are not restricted to victims; rather, the harm extends to the wider Muslim community, locally, nationally, and globally. The impacts of Islamophobic hate crime extend to society as a whole by promoting a separation between ‘us’ and ‘them’ and thus, Islamophobic hate crime undermines the multicultural fabric of society.
