Sim Gill
Biographic Data
| ID | 3743004 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sim Gill |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sim |
| FAMILY NAME | Gill |
| SIGNATURE | GILL S |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Pennsylvania |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3464-3090 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 3 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Streaming video and diasporic worldmaking
Given the continual and savvy recognition by the state and the media industries of social and cultural difference, how should we approach breakthroughs in media representation? This article addresses this question by examining how Muslimness in Western television entertainment is being reimagined in the context of new industrial logics and techno-cultural possibilities enabled by streaming video services. Focusing on Ms Marvel (Disney+), Ramy (Hu…
Fighting back
Narratives of violence and resilience weave through the fabric of our collective consciousness of womanhood, echoing in the stories of friends, family, and public figures alike. These intimate and distant accounts often serve as stark reminders of the persistent dangers shadowing women's passage through both public and private spaces. Drawing on Brian Massumi's concept of affective facts and Sara Ahmed's understanding of affect theory, this artic…
We are no longer using the term Bame
In early 2021, the term BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) was commonly used by the government, public bodies, and the mass media to describe minority ethnic groups in Britain. However, this usage faced fierce criticism, particularly due to complex tensions surrounding racial and ethnic identity, solidarity, and history. This article critically evaluates these tensions and the meaning behind BAME through 10 interviews with activists working…
We are no longer using the term Bame
In early 2021, the term BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) was commonly used by the government, public bodies, and the mass media to describe minority ethnic groups in Britain. However, this usage faced fierce criticism, particularly due to complex tensions surrounding racial and ethnic identity, solidarity, and history. This article critically evaluates these tensions and the meaning behind BAME through 10 interviews with activists working…
Streaming video and diasporic worldmaking
Given the continual and savvy recognition by the state and the media industries of social and cultural difference, how should we approach breakthroughs in media representation? This article addresses this question by examining how Muslimness in Western television entertainment is being reimagined in the context of new industrial logics and techno-cultural possibilities enabled by streaming video services. Focusing on Ms Marvel (Disney+), Ramy (Hu…
We are no longer using the term Bame
In early 2021, the term BAME (Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic) was commonly used by the government, public bodies, and the mass media to describe minority ethnic groups in Britain. However, this usage faced fierce criticism, particularly due to complex tensions surrounding racial and ethnic identity, solidarity, and history. This article critically evaluates these tensions and the meaning behind BAME through 10 interviews with activists working…
Streaming video and diasporic worldmaking
Given the continual and savvy recognition by the state and the media industries of social and cultural difference, how should we approach breakthroughs in media representation? This article addresses this question by examining how Muslimness in Western television entertainment is being reimagined in the context of new industrial logics and techno-cultural possibilities enabled by streaming video services. Focusing on Ms Marvel (Disney+), Ramy (Hu…
Fighting back
Narratives of violence and resilience weave through the fabric of our collective consciousness of womanhood, echoing in the stories of friends, family, and public figures alike. These intimate and distant accounts often serve as stark reminders of the persistent dangers shadowing women's passage through both public and private spaces. Drawing on Brian Massumi's concept of affective facts and Sara Ahmed's understanding of affect theory, this artic…
Sociology (3 works) · Anthropology (2 works) · Ethnic group (2 works) · Gender Studies (2 works) · Gender Studies (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Race (biology (2 works) · Aesthetics (1 work) · Asian Culture and Media Studies (1 work) · Canadian Policy and Governance (1 work)