Veiled superheroes: Islam, feminism, and popular culture
Muslim women in western popular culture -- The Muslim body, veiling, and contestations of Islam -- Ms. Marvel, Islam, and America -- Burka avenger and the subversive veil -- Qahera, Raat, Bloody Nasreen, and the vigilante superhero -- Conclusion: Islamic feminism and Muslim chivalry
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| Contributors: | ; |
| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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| Fernleihe: | Fernleihe für die Fachinformationsdienste |
| Published: |
Lanham Boulder New York London
Lexington Books
[2018]
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| In: | Year: 2018 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Islam
/ Musulmana
/ Velo
/ Fumetto
/ Personaggio dei fumetti
/ Superheldin
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| Further subjects: | B
Graphic Novels
History and criticism
B Feminism and literature B Women in popular culture B Burqas (Islamic clothing) Social aspects B Comic books, strips, etc History and criticism B Identification (religion) B Muslim women in literature B East and West B Islam in mass media B Muslims Public opinion B Women superheroes |
| Summary: | Muslim women in western popular culture -- The Muslim body, veiling, and contestations of Islam -- Ms. Marvel, Islam, and America -- Burka avenger and the subversive veil -- Qahera, Raat, Bloody Nasreen, and the vigilante superhero -- Conclusion: Islamic feminism and Muslim chivalry |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references and index |
| ISBN: | 1498536522 |