Full Description
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.
Contents
Foreword- Wajahat Ali
Introduction
1. Muslim Women in Western Popular Culture
2. The Muslim Body, Veiling, and Contestations of Islam
3. Ms. Marvel, Islam, and America
4. Burka Avenger and the Subversive Veil
5. Qahera, Raat, Bloody Nasreen, and the Vigilante Superhero
Conclusion: Islamic Feminism and Muslim Chivalry
