I think it a phenomena , as sort of variation of Stockholm Syndrome . Join the side that poses the greatest threat , thereby attaining a protection of sorts , and at the same time an empowerment, that no oneβs gonna mess with you . Ignoring however that they have put on their own restraints which comes from joining the same group . That whole β make me a muslim β thing seems to me a surrender of sorts . I think the Brits in the back of their minds feel islam is NOT going away and the demographics will soon make them a minority in their own country . A very sad situation for England . There are towns in Scandanavian countries where blond hair women are dyeing their hair black to avoid harrassment and rape , as their Nordic features are stereotyped in their minds thus making them the more obvious targets .