Egyptian Comics and the Challenge to Patriarchal Authoritarianism
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 8965343 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Jacob Høigilt (0000-0002-2824-3552, Peace Research Institute Oslo, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 111-131 |
| Publication date | 2017-01-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal Middle East Studies (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0020-7438 • E-ISSN: 1471-6380 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s0020743816001161 |
| OpenAlex | W2573587893 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 7 |
| References cited | 12 |
Adult comics are a new medium in the Arab world. This article is the first in-depth study of their emergence and role within Arab societies. Focused on Egypt, it shows how adult comics have boldly addressed political and social questions. Seeing them as part of a broader cultural efflorescence in Egypt, I argue that, against patriarchal authoritarianism, adult comics have expressed an alternative ideology of tolerance, civic rights and duties, individualism, creativity, and criticism of power. Specifically, they present a damning critique of Egypt's authoritarian order, as well as of the marginalization of women and broader gender dynamics in Egyptian society. Through frank humor, a playful style, and explicit graphics, they give voice to the concerns of young Egyptians. Connecting comics to other art forms such as music, graffiti, and political cartoons, I situate them within a critical cultural movement that came to the fore with the Egyptian uprising of 2011
Aesthetics · Art · Authoritarianism · Comics · Criticism · Democracy · Graffiti · Ideology · Literature · Political science · Politics · Power (physics · Sociology · Style (visual arts · Visual arts · Comics and Graphic Narratives · Gender Studies · Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies · Law · Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Political Violence
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| Unique citing works | 7 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,17 |
| Citation span | 2020 - 2026 (7) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |