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VIRTUAL CONFERENCE..

THE FIRST INTERNATIONAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE ON Celluloid racism in American cinema: Reel Representation of Minorities, Muslims and Arabs in Pre- and Post 9/11 Hollywood Films. We need a veiled Muslim woman as a marvel superhero. Represented by Radhia Meddahi Supervisour : Dr. Fethia Braik - 2022 -.

Outline. Introduction Theoretical background The image of veiled Muslim woman Mr. Robot Iron Man 3 Survey Discussion Suggestions Conclusion.

Introduction. The scattered pieces of the 9/11 explosions were seeds of Islamophobia , and stereotypes that inhabited the minds of American movies, and series producers. Other events like the unsuccessful negotiations with Iran about the nuclear program (2014), and ISIS’s declaration of a caliphate in Iraq (2015) watered these seeds. One of the fruits of these seeds is the image of the veiled Muslim woman in American works like Iron Man 3, Elite, Mr. Robot, and others. Consumers of these works are exposed to a pseudo deceitful reality about Hijab ..

Theory. Generally , 'strange other' is a portrait of Muslims. This misrepresentation links to the development of 'racism,' namely Islamophobia , rooted in cultural representations of the 'other‘ ( Elareshi et al., 2021; A. Saeed , 2007)..

It is claimed that the media reproduces the images of Muslims and Islam as "Other." ( Fawa Youssef , 2020)..

Said's point is that Orientalism has not just built its identity. It has created an incorrect picture of Islamic culture and its people and its essential ideas and ideals ( Scott, 2008)..

The veil. Scholars state that the Western world views the veil as representative of the backwardness of Muslim women. (Bullock, 2003: xv; Najmabadi , 2005: 134 and Scott, 2007: 4)..

For many non-Muslims and Muslims alike, the veil symbolises oppression. On the other hand, the veil for the Muslim woman is a marker of identity. ( Scott, 2007: 294 and Cooke, 2001: 131)..

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Mr. Robot Paradox Aug 2019 – Trenton-Mobley | The Time Travel Nexus.

Shama Biswas ( Trenton) She often tripped when putting on her shoes at the mosque. Trenton participated in a DDOS ( A distributed denial -of-service ) attack. Trenton helped in hacking the FBI ( Federal Bureau of Investigation) Trenton escaped, and lived with Mobley ( a male hacking colleague) Trenton took off her Hijab and went under the name "Tanya.".

Iron Man 3. The scene says a lot Oriental image of the veil. Women shrouded in worn out veils to illustrate “otherness” Oppressed women by “bad guys.” The “good guy” to save the day and to liberate them..

A survey for a conference presentation Completing this form will help establishing the conclusion of a conference presentation. Participants: 20 women Age: 18 - 45 Selection of participants: a level of education, and openness.

.1 Do you think that American screen is fair to Muslim veiled woman? Yes No Not Sure .2 Is Trenton an ideal veiled Muslim woman? Yes No Not Sure .3 Do you think that she was shaped by Islamophbia? Yes No Not Sure .4 Is taking off her veil a negative representation of Hijab? . Yes No Not Sure.

.1 Are women in Iron Man 3 representatives of Muslim veiled women? Yes No Not Sure .2 do you think they were shaped by the American belief in the inferiority, and otherness of Muslims? Yes No Not Sure .3 Is being saved by Iron Man a reference to the oppression of women in Islam ? Yes No Not Sure .4 Do you think that the scene was shaped by Islamophbia? Yes No Not Sure .5 Are they a negative representation of veiled Muslim woman? Yes No Not Sure.

Results.

Interpretation, and discussion. Mr. Robot Iron Man 3 Islamophbia from veiled woman Veil is a symbol of backwardness Deceitful image, a pseudo reality -Otherness of veiled women -Stereotype of veiled women -Deceitful image, a pseudo reality.

Suggestions. A call for Muslim immigrants to display an embellished image for veil. A call for Muslim actors, and producers in America such as: Shohreh Aghdashloo , and Iman Abdulmajid . Questioning and, criticizing the deceitful representations of veiled women. Adding veiled female characters with less stereotypes, and oriental views ( normal workers, nice neighbour, the good advisour , the best friend, the honest employee, strong woman.) Veiled Muslim women as Main characters. Adding Muslim veiled women to the top famous productions .For instance, a Muslim veiled woman as a marvel character. Producing movies, series, and even reality shows in America that portray a positive image of veil. Rising awareness among young audiences about the misrepresentation of veil..

Conclusion. 9/11 fed Orientalism , Othering , Islamophbia, and stereotypical views of Americans towards Muslims. For example, veiled Muslim women were portrayed in series, and movies with these prejudices in deceitful, pseudo images. That is why, we need a veiled Muslim woman as a marvel superhero..

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