| Description |
1 online resource (xxviii, 149 pages) |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
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. |
| Summary |
Veiled Superheroes: Islam, Feminism, and Popular Culture focuses on female Muslim superheroes in graphic narratives such as the comic Ms. Marvel, the animated television series Burka Avenger, and the webcomic Qahera. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Muslim women superheroes in comics.
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Muslim women superheroes in comics. |
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Veils in comics.
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Hijab (Islamic clothing) in comics.
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Hijab (Islamic clothing) in comics. |
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Comic books, strips, etc. -- History and criticism.
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Comic books, strips, etc. |
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Graphic novels -- History and criticism.
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Graphic novels. |
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Islam in mass media.
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Islam in mass media. |
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Feminism and literature.
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Feminism and literature. |
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East and West.
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Identification (Religion)
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East and West. |
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Muslims -- Public opinion.
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Identification (Religion) |
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Muslims -- Public opinion. |
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Women in popular culture.
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Women in popular culture. |
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Burqas (Islamic clothing) -- Social aspects.
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Burqas (Islamic clothing) |
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Social aspects. |
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Muslims. |
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ART -- Techniques -- Drawing. |
| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Comics criticism.
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Comics criticism.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Arjana, Sophia Rose. Veiled superheroes. Lanham, Maryland : Lexington Books, 2017 9781498536523 (DLC) 2017039075 |
| ISBN |
9781498536530 (electronic book) |
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1498536530 (electronic book) |
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9781498536523 (hardcover alkaline paper) |
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