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extremism, drugs or crime, those involved are largely third-generation Muslims who are so integrated into white society that they are emulating its worst characteristics. Integration did not save them, it created them. (Sarfraz Manzoor, The Guardian , 1 April 2007) 70 0 The public view of the “Muslim community” a) is right because often veiled women follow their husbands silently. b) is wrong because there are many other aspects to consider. c) is unacceptable because Muslim parents are not traditional. d) is traditional just like the Muslim families. ✘ 1 Traditionally, Muslim parents prefer a) traditional education as they are less interested in parenting. b) child-centred education. c) education based on the all-pervasive fear of failure. d) parent-centred education. 2 The author’s father often used the phrase “What might the community say?” He did so a) to criticise the power of the community. b) to make fun of the community. c) to keep the young generation in check. d) to control his desires. 3 Young Muslims of this generation simply a) had the desire to cause troubles. b) were really troubled. c) had a lot of troubles. d) neither had the chance nor the wish to cause trouble. 4 The children of that generation learned that a) they had to live in extended families. b) their responsibility for their family continued as adults. c) their responsibility for their parents ended when they came of age. d) their responsibility for their grandmothers ended quickly. 5 According to the author integration has led third-generation Muslims to a) rebuild the reputation of Muslims. b) retain a higher sense for community. c) copy patterns of bad behaviour. d) save their worst characteristics. Discussing the issue a) Sum up why the author thinks there is a need for other people in the UK to learn from Muslim values. b) What are these values in particular? c) What are the differences between the various generations of Muslim background? Commenting on the author’s attitude Comment on the views of the author. Consider the following points: • What is his general attitude towards traditional Muslim values? • How does he see integration? • What do you think of his approach? 3  Word bank to dismiss sb./sth. as • to let sb. down • to put faith in • to keep sb./sth. in check • to get even • to make sth. of one’s life • moral code • extended family • tightly knit (community) • to tarnish the reputation of sb./sth. • influence on • to believe in • to keep to oneself • to force • to put pressure on W 4  131 Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv