Shereen El Feki: Pop culture in the Arab world

The video explores cultural hybridization in the Islamic world, challenging the notion of a clash of civilizations. It introduces Barbie and Fulla as cultural symbols, then highlights 4Shbab, an Islamic music channel, and 'The 99', a series of Islamic superheroes. These examples illustrate how Western innovations are adapted in the Arab world, creating a mesh of civilizations. The video emphasizes the long tradition of cultural exchange in Islam, supported by Quranic teachings.

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