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Islamophobia in France holds a particularly political significance since France has the largest proportion of Muslims in the Western world, primarily due to the migration from Maghrebi, West African, and Middle Eastern countries.[1] The existence of discrimination against Muslims is reported by the media in the Muslim world[2][3] and by the perceived segregation and alienation of Muslims within the French community.[4] The belief that there is an anti-Muslim climate in France is heavily criticised by some members of the French Muslim community who terms it an 'exaggeration'.[5]
Some French people hold a belief that Islam is opposed to secularism and modernity.[4][6] This fear is sometimes considered to originate in the country's experience with terrorism and in the belief that Muslims are unable to integrate with the French culture.[7]
A survey by the Pew Research Center in Spring 2014 revealed that out of all Europeans, the French view Muslim minorities most favorably with 72% having a favorable opinion.[8] However, according to an opinion poll in 2009, 74% of Muslims in France believe that there is a conflict between living in devotion to one's religion and living in the western secular society.[7] Muslim individuals' desire to integrate has been hindered by the reinforcement of cultural differences.[9]
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