Stereotypes of Muslim Women in the United States - Media Primes and Consequences

This book presents evidence that verbal and visual symbols in the media can activate implicit prejudices towards Muslim women in the United State and that social liberals, not social conservatives, can control activation. Authors suggest media and intrapersonal interventions to mitigate the harmful consequences of gendered Islamophobia.

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By Alexis Tan and Anastasia Vishnevskaya

Summary

This book presents evidence that verbal and visual symbols in the media can activate implicit prejudices towards Muslim women in the United State and that social liberals, not social conservatives, can control activation. Authors suggest media and intrapersonal interventions to mitigate the harmful consequences of gendered Islamophobia.

Product details

• Authors: Alexis Tan, Alexis Vishnevskaya Tan, Anastasia Vishnevskaya
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.02.2024
• EAN: 9781793628374
• ISBN: 978-1-79362-837-4
• No. of pages: 144
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > General, dictionaries; Islam, Media Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, RELIGION / Islam / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies, Gender studies, gender groups, Gender studies: women, Gender studies: women and girls