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“I Have a Name Without a Title”; Representations of Middle Eastern Muslim Women in Western Literature
- Date Issued:
- 2022
- Abstract/Description:
- Since September 11, 2001, novels about Middle Eastern Muslim women acclimating to Western society have been a popular genre for Western authors seeking to counter anti-Muslim prejudices. However, in their efforts to counteract Islamophobia, many of these authors perpetuate and reinforce harmful stereotypes, particularly regarding Middle Eastern Muslim women. This thesis will explore two such works, Ten Things I Hate About Me by Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah and A Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi. I will argue that the novels have problematic components such as the "White Savior" archetype and how the characters reinforce stereotypical representations of their religion and culture, perpetuating assumptions that all or most Middle Eastern Muslim women are dissatisfied with their culture, appearance, and/or faith, which is not entirely representative of reality.
Title: | “I Have a Name Without a Title”; Representations of Middle Eastern Muslim Women in Western Literature. |
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Name(s): |
Abed, Hadeel , author Luria, Rachel, Thesis advisor Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor |
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Type of Resource: | text | |
Genre: | Thesis | |
Date Created: | 2022 | |
Date Issued: | 2022 | |
Publisher: | Florida Atlantic University | |
Place of Publication: | Jupiter, Florida | |
Physical Form: | application/pdf | |
Extent: | 37 p. | |
Language(s): | English | |
Abstract/Description: | Since September 11, 2001, novels about Middle Eastern Muslim women acclimating to Western society have been a popular genre for Western authors seeking to counter anti-Muslim prejudices. However, in their efforts to counteract Islamophobia, many of these authors perpetuate and reinforce harmful stereotypes, particularly regarding Middle Eastern Muslim women. This thesis will explore two such works, Ten Things I Hate About Me by Australian author Randa Abdel-Fattah and A Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi. I will argue that the novels have problematic components such as the "White Savior" archetype and how the characters reinforce stereotypical representations of their religion and culture, perpetuating assumptions that all or most Middle Eastern Muslim women are dissatisfied with their culture, appearance, and/or faith, which is not entirely representative of reality. | |
Identifier: | FAUHT00184 (IID) | |
Degree granted: | Thesis (B.A.)--Florida Atlantic University, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, 2022 | |
Persistent Link to This Record: | http://purl.flvc.org/fau/fd/FAUHT00184 | |
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Host Institution: | FAU | |
Is Part of Series: | Florida Atlantic University Digital Library Collections. |