Why Do People Discriminate against Jews?

Why Do People Discriminate against Jews? is a groundbreaking book that delves deep into the various factors that contribute to discrimination against Jews worldwide. Drawing on extensive data from 76 nations, authors Jonathan Fox and Lev Topor provide a comprehensive analysis that combines traditional theories on anti-Semitism with empirical evidence.

Using comparative political science, Fox and Topor examine both government-based and societal discrimination against Jews. By highlighting the distinction between anti-Semitism as an attitude and discrimination as an action, they shed light on the complex dynamics at play. This unique approach allows them to explore uncharted territories like conspiracy theories, often overlooked in social science literature, as a potential instigator of discrimination.

Furthermore, the authors apply cutting-edge social science theories on the justification of discrimination against Muslims to understand the processes that lead to discrimination against Jews. In doing so, they identify three major causes: religious factors, anti-Zionism, and belief in conspiracy theories about Jewish power and world domination. What sets this analysis apart is its conclusion that belief in conspiracy theories is the strongest determinant of discrimination against Jews.

Why Do People Discriminate against Jews? is not only a significant contribution to the study of anti-Semitism but also a crucial resource for understanding the persecution of religious minorities as a whole. With its rigorous methodology and comprehensive global scope, this book reshapes our understanding of discrimination and provides valuable insights into the experiences of the Jewish people.

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