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The title pre-supposes that it is not possible to be Western AND Muslim, which I disagree with, having known for many years a few Westerners who are also Muslim.
There are a number of flaws in this research, and in the presentation of it, to me.
The data only relate to people already incarcerated, so there is great risk in looking at "Muslim culture" or "Western Culture" in this group of people. Also, the Muslims are not a slice through all muslims, or even through all criminal Muslims - it is a slice through Muslims who moved to Denmark and became criminals.
To draw any conclusion about cultural values that are uniquely Muslim, rather than related to immigration, or criminality you would need to study:
Muslim Immigrant Criminals
Muslim Immigrant Non-Criminals
Muslim Danish Criminals
Muslim Danish Non-Criminals
Non-Muslim Immigrant Criminals
Non-Muslim Danish Criminals
Non-Muslim Immigrant Non-Criminals
If some trait was associated with Islam, rather than Immigration or Criminality, then you could draw conclusions.
This is shoddy science.
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