Title: The Counterproductive viscous cycle of Norway‘s Anti-Racism Efforts
In an intriguing yet scarcely surprising turn of events, a glance at the list of premise providers for the Norwegian government’s new action plan against Islamophobia reveals a dominant presence of individuals and organizations whose sole profession seems to be demonizing the very population they claim to represent.
This is not news to anyone remotely involved in such endeavors. The same cast of characters emerges every time, with ‘Salam Norway’ and ‘Sindre Bangstad’ perhaps representing the lower limits of credibility in this context.
The Dynamics: A Question of Interests
The dynamics at play are interesting, if not unexpected. Many of these organizations are primarily funded by the incumbent government, via taxpayer money. This begs the question: why would they seek alternative funding sources when they can capitalize on the pre-existing ‘evil’ in the population they purport to fight against?
Moreover, regardless of which party is in power, they all seem to accept these organizations’ premises without batting an eye. No questions asked. This is a scenario that repeats itself with unsettling regularity.
The Ineffective Echo Chamber
The result of this systemic symbiotic relationship is fridge-cold ‘crisis-maximization’, accompanied by an disproportionately negative view of the population. It’s a recurring theme, as evident in the poorly received report on racism in sports.
This seems, quite literally, like a never-ending cycle of collective self-flagellation, funded by the public, and fueled by organizations that appear to have a vested interest in maintaining the status quo. Most parties seem content to play their part, perpetuating a system that benefits everyone but the taxpayers footing the bill.
The Hated Minority Narrative: Why?
It’s puzzling why so many politicians appear incapable of understanding that alienating the population they are meant to serve is not a winning strategy. This is especially bewildering given that most political parties seem to grasp this fundamental fact.
One can’t help but wonder what the endgame of this long-drawn-out charade is. Perhaps one must be a politician to not see the problem here. The rest of us would simply like our leaders to demonstrate that they respect and value the population they seek to govern.
Also Read: New action plan against Islamophobia: ‘Everyone has a role to play’
