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By Sean Graham
This week I talk with Rosemary Pennington, author of Pop Islam: Seeing American Muslims in Popular Media. We discuss how Ms Marvel contributed to the book’s origins, what forms of media are included in the book, and how stereotypes of Muslims are perpetuated in popular culture. We also chat about the challenges faced by Muslim stand-up comedians, how reality show editing influences perceptions, and how popular culture reflects society at large.
Historical Headline of the Week
Anika Steffen, “‘Ms Marvel’ treats being Muslim as ordinary – and that makes it extraordinary,” NPR, June 17, 2022.
Sean Graham is a cultural historian, an Adjunct Professor at Carleton University, and a contributing editor with Activehistory.ca
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