Book Veiled Superheroes: Islam, Feminism, and Popular Culture

Product code: 20147249

Book Veiled Superheroes: Islam, Feminism, and Popular Culture

Product code: 20147249
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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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178
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2019
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