Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Ignorance breeds prejudice in Turkey, study shows

"Ignorance breeds prejudice in Turkey, study shows

Wednesday, September 30, 2009
ISTANBUL - Radikal

A lack of knowledge and prejudices rather than fact are the main influences of Turks' perceptions of minorities in Turkey, according to a survey carried out earlier this year.

The Frekans Research Field and Data Processing Co. conducted the survey as part of a project to promote the Turkish Jewish community and culture with the sponsorship of the European Commission and the Beyoğlu Rabbi’s Office Foundation. A total of 1,108 people around the country were questioned between May 18 and June 18."

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