Dominic Casciani of the BBC interviewed Arzu Merali about the findings published in the first two reports of the British Muslims’ Expectations of the government project.
Researchers say they have found a sharp rise in discrimination against Muslims in the UK.
A report, backed by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, recorded increased levels of abuse compared with earlier surveys.
Proportionally more white Muslims than those from other ethnic backgrounds reported they were suffering prejudice.
Report co-author Arzu Merali said she believed discrimination had become “normalised” in a backlash after the 11September attacks.
According to the report, Muslims from all backgrounds were now experiencing far higher levels of prejudice than in previous years.
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