Veiled Superheroes : Islam, Feminism, and Popular Culture

Autor:	Sophia Rose Arjana, Kim Fox
Předmět:	Muslims--Public opinion, Identification (Religion), East and West, Burqas (Islamic clothing)--Social aspects, Women in popular culture, Feminism and literature, Hijab (Islamic clothing) in comics, Veils in comics, Muslim women superheroes in comics, Islam in mass media, Graphic novels--History and criticism, Comic books, strips, etc.--History and criticism
Kategorie:	SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture, RELIGION / Islam / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies
Popis:	This groundbreaking study examines Muslim female superheroes within a matrix of Islamic theology, feminism, and contemporary political discourse. Through a close reading of texts including Ms. Marvel, Qahera, and The 99, Sophia Rose Arjana argues that these powerful and iconic characters reflect independence and agency, reflecting the diverse lives of Muslim girls and women in the world today.
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