Informed by design and media discourse, I developed a narrative and a Hijabi superhero character appropriating tropes of Western comic books. The resulting research combines two …

This paper examines the complex and multifaceted discourse surrounding the hijab, which has been variously interpreted as a symbol of sexist oppression and female empowerment.

Female Muslim characters deserve a lot more than the typical liberation arc. We’re strong, beautiful and most importantly, much more than just a hijab – if we even wear one. We can …

Mar 8, 2024 · As we celebrate international women’s day, it is crucial to address the misconceptions and biases that perpetuate an incomplete narrative undermining the …

In Veil Obsessed, Umme Al-wazedi and Afrin Zeenat complicate and challenge the dialogue around the veil, exploring its symbolic, religious, and cultural significance.

In this classic study, internationally renowned sociologist Fatema Mernissi argues that women’s oppression is not due to Islam because this religion celebrates women’s power. Women’s …

My thesis addresses the misrepresentation of Hijabi women, challenges audience perceptions and empowers Hijabi women to confront these narratives. Informed by design and media …

This article conducts a comparative analysis of the Egyptian webcomic superhero, Qahera with Marvel’s X-Men superhero, Dust by analysing the symbolic meaning of the veil in their storylines.

Nov 4, 2013 · The veil, in its most basic form, acts as a woman’s ticket to enter the public sphere while maintaining the form of modesty prescribed in the Qur’an. This is where interpretations …

May 20, 2022 · Arjana discusses projects that feature Muslimah heroes to confront numerous stereotypes about Muslims in general, with a focus on depictions of Muslim women and the …