new media: sights of contestation or liberation for sa's muslims
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New Media: Sights of Contestation or Liberation for South Africa’s
Muslims Ayesha Mall
HoD: Media, Language and CommunicationHead: Journalism Programme
Durban University of Technology
Presented at the 2ND International Congress – Islamic civilization in Southern Africa
4 – 6 March 2016Durban – South Africa
Key motivations
• Stem the perceived biased portrayal and misrepresentations
• Counter what is considered as negative, hegemonic ‘western’ cultural influences that permeate society
Media watchdog
Networking for a better South Africa
Print media
Muslims and new media in South Africa
Lobbying
Muslim women
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Popular culture
Traditional Muslim media and new media
Conclusion
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