Focusing on the intersection of gender and marriage metaphors, the book explores how Syrian television drama serves as a medium for cultural and political critique amid conflict. Through extensive fieldwork in Damascus and Beirut, it reveals how suppressed narratives have emerged, highlighting the resilience of this genre despite the backdrop of instability and violence.
And Other Proverbs and Expressions from Syria
Featuring over 600 proverbs and expressions from Syria, this bilingual collection serves as an invaluable resource for learners of Syrian-Arabic and Modern Arabic. It offers insights into the rich cultural heritage of Syria, making it an essential tool for language students and anyone interested in exploring the nuances of Syrian culture.
Sexuality, Gender, and Marriage in Syrian Television Drama
Exploring the intersection of gender roles within Syrian television drama, the book examines how these roles are shaped by both Islamic and secular nationalist discourses. It highlights the complexities and nuances that arise, revealing how traditional and secular narratives can overlap and challenge simplistic binaries. Through this lens, the work provides insights into the evolving configurations of national identity in contemporary Syria.
This book on Syrian television drama manifests how gender roles are negotiated in the context of dominant Islamic and secular nationalist discourses, which at times overlap and challenge simple binaries of traditional versus secular approaches in new configurations of national identity.