Discrimination, prejudice and racism are all too similar terms and encountered by multiple cultures. A large number of individuals have experienced these different terms, unfortunately some individuals from certain minority cultures experience them more often than others. After the September 11 attacks, Muslim culture became a major target of actions such as discrimination. The media, especially regarding women and their clothing, have fueled distorted views on this culture. Women in this culture are believed to be oppressed and forced to wear the headscarf or hijab, yet their views and opinions are not taken into consideration regarding these statements which are portrayed through the media and their observers who are not aware of the cultural context, beliefs and traditions. After the events of September 11, people were affected in various ways. The social care sector was and continues to be in great need due to all those who have been affected by it. While everyone was affected by this event, the Muslim community faced a double conundrum after 9/11. Not only were they affected by fear, trauma, depression and confusion like the rest of the population, but they were also left to deal with the unfortunate hatred that was directed towards them because of what was being said in the media and how people perceived that information. Therefore, Muslim individuals and communities, especially women who wear headscarves, found themselves with more discrimination and stereotypes to deal with, as well as dealing with any trauma, stress, and fear that the rest of the world was also feeling. these women may need help to deal with all the different problems they have found themselves facing, many of them have not received and do not receive ... half of the document ......les, 51(5), 329- 338. doi: 10.1023/B:SERS.0000046616.11468.cfHassouneh, D. M. & Kulwicki, A. (2007). Mental health, discrimination, and trauma in Arab Muslim women living in the United States: A pilot study. Mental Health, Religion and Culture, 10(3), 257–262. doi:10.1080/13694670600630556Jasperse, M., Ward, C., & Jose, P. E. (2011). Identity, perceived religious discrimination, and psychological well-being in Muslim immigrant women. Applied psychology. doi: 10.1111/j.1464-0597.2011.00467.xLivengood, J., & Stodolska, M. (2004). The effects of discrimination and negotiation constraints on Muslim American leisure behavior in post-9/11 America. Journal of Leisure Research, 36(2), 183-208. Retrieved from EBSCOhost.Marseille, F.F. & Kulis, S. (2009). Diversity, oppression, and action: Culturally grounded social work. Chicago, IL: Lyceum Books.