Veiled Superheroes: Islam, Feminism, and Popular Culture

by Sophia Rose Arjana

Kim Fox (Secondary Author) and Wajahat Ali (Foreword)

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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.
  • ISBN10 1498536530
  • ISBN13 9781498536530
  • Publish Date 1 November 2017
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint Lexington Books
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 178
  • Language English