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What are the forms of European anti-Semitism?
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Anti-bourgeois anti-Semitism

This entry describes anti-bourgeois anti-Semitism, which scapegoats Jews as embodiments of the ills of industrialisation and modernity. It documents tropes casting Jews as 'too clever' or as unethical in business—baseless prejudices used to vilify a whole people.

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  1. Jews are 'too clever' and are often employ unethical business practices
    The Jewish character is stereotyped as manipulative and sly. Historically, Jewish people were often accused of being liars and cheats. Jewish people are also stereotyped to be frequently associated with roles that have been historically considered predatory such as tax collector or moneylender.