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Originally Posted by Chrysalis
In regards to the muslim statistics I got them from a bbc news article and it was based on muslims over 25 if I remember correctly. I also based it on that most of the women I see in the housing benefit office are muslim, but its possible they may have working husbands in a low wage job. I also live an a city which has a high muslim population it is also surprising that I dont see many in places I have worked whilst there has been many polish and asian workers. I am not saying I am right tho just based on my personal experiences and a bbc news article which of course could be inaccurate in itself.
I bet there is many hard working muslims as in all religions.
Here is the article, not sure if its the right one but has some stats there.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4771233.stm |
Thanks for the Link.... can I ask where you're from/where you live?
I have just read that link, and it doesn't differentiate between immigrants and UK born muslims.
Could it be that no one wants to employ a muslim, based on the streotypes that are prevalent in society about them. (you can see a lot of these in this Forum, and I doubt if its just restriced to CF)
Also the muslim religion emcompasses people from quite a lot of backgrounds, so that percentage could also include Bristish born muslims. I am assuming the survey required the respondant to indicate their religion. It will definately include Bengalis and Somalians who make up quite a big chunk of the unemployed in parts of London for example. Its difficult to relate that survey/report to immigrants without more information.