Veiled Superheroes

Veiled Superheroes
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Publisher : Lexington Books
Total Pages : 179
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ISBN-10 : 9781498536530
ISBN-13 : 1498536530
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Book Synopsis Veiled Superheroes by : Sophia Rose Arjana

Download or read book Veiled Superheroes written by Sophia Rose Arjana and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2017-11-01 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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