Manchester University Press
2 Symbolic representations of Islam and Muslims
Abstract
This chapter covers the representations of Muslims and Islam, exploring the dominant ideas that contribute to the construction of Muslim identities in the press. It provides an in-depth insight into the context of such debates and themes and will offer an assessment of the symbols used in contemporary media. It reveals the manner in which discourses surrounding Muslims circulate, and considers broader issues of integration, multiculturalism, and accommodation debates and experiences.
Abstract
This chapter covers the representations of Muslims and Islam, exploring the dominant ideas that contribute to the construction of Muslim identities in the press. It provides an in-depth insight into the context of such debates and themes and will offer an assessment of the symbols used in contemporary media. It reveals the manner in which discourses surrounding Muslims circulate, and considers broader issues of integration, multiculturalism, and accommodation debates and experiences.
Chapters in this book
- Front matter i
- Contents v
- List of figures vi
- List of tables vii
- Acknowledgements ix
- Epigraph xi
- Introduction 1
- 1 Modes of production 17
- 2 Symbolic representations of Islam and Muslims 64
- 3 A dialectic of media theory and audience praxis 115
- 4 Examining the influence of current media portrayals of Islam and Muslims 165
- Conclusion 188
- Bibliography 193
- Index 211
Chapters in this book
- Front matter i
- Contents v
- List of figures vi
- List of tables vii
- Acknowledgements ix
- Epigraph xi
- Introduction 1
- 1 Modes of production 17
- 2 Symbolic representations of Islam and Muslims 64
- 3 A dialectic of media theory and audience praxis 115
- 4 Examining the influence of current media portrayals of Islam and Muslims 165
- Conclusion 188
- Bibliography 193
- Index 211
