Veiled Superheroes: Islam, Feminism, and Popular Culture

Posted By: arundhati
Date: Dec. 9, 2021

Sophia Rose Arjana Assistant Professor of Religious Studies Western Kentucky University, "Veiled Superheroes: Islam, Feminism, and Popular Culture"
English | ISBN: 1498536522 | 2017 | 178 pages | EPUB | 1241 KB

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.