Tag: Public Opinion
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Combating Prejudice with Reason: America’s Irrational Perceptions of Muslims as Terrorists Following 9/11
By Zachary Einolf Abstract: There is currently a dearth of analysis regarding the potential disparity between the beliefs held by Americans regarding Muslim support for terrorism and the actual level of support for terrorist activities among Muslims. Since the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, the general perception of Muslim populations among average…
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words: The Impact of International Organizations on Public Behavior
By Adam Cullen Abstract: In the wake of COVID-19 and potentially catastrophic climate change, international organizations have recommended that the public alter its behavior in some significant ways. Despite this, international relations literature has focused solely on how International Organizations (IOs) can change the public’s views rather than their actions. I rectify this omission by…
