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Hollywood's Muslim Arabs.

Authors :
Shaheen, Jack G.
Source :
Muslim World. Spring2000, Vol. 90 Issue 1/2, p22. 21p.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Presents an overview and analysis of selected media portraits and impact screen images have on Arab and Muslim identities. Stereotypical presentation of Muslims in the United States; Film industry's promotion of prejudicial attitudes towards ethnic groups; Denigration of Arabs in cartoons; Effects on children; Prejudicial responses provoked by media images; Reasons for stereotyping people.

Subjects

Subjects :
*MUSLIMS
*RACE discrimination
*MOTION pictures & society
*ETHNICITY

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00274909
Volume :
90
Issue :
1/2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Muslim World
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
3375814
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1478-1913.2000.tb03680.x
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