Hijabi Cosplay: Performances of Culture, Religion, and Fandom

The practice of “cosplay” among fan cultures—that is, dressing up like fictional pop culture characters—has increased in visibility with the rising popularity of “geek” culture. A particularly interesting cultural intersection of this phenomenon is the act of cosplaying among Muslim fans, who incorp...

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Main Author: Gittinger, Juli L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Saskatchewan [2018]
In: Journal of religion and popular culture
Year: 2018, Volume: 30, Issue: 2, Pages: 87-105
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Pop culture / Fan / Cosplay / Muslim woman
IxTheo Classification:AG Religious life; material religion
BJ Islam
Further subjects:B Islam
B Religion
B fandoms
B Hijab
B Cosplay
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