I was so surprised and happy to hear of TLC filming a show on Dearborn, MI Muslims to premiere in November- I had always argued at home about the lack of Muslims on popular TV when polygamous Mormons have a show. Of course reality TV is seldom actually portraying 'reality' so will this show matter? Will the 43% of Americans who are ignorant of Islam be more knowledgeable?
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| http://www.mlive.com/tv/index.ssf/2011/07/tlc_to_premiere_all-american_m.html |
Of course the much needed controversy that reality shows require will most likely be on the non-observant Muslim sister of a hijabi according to articles I've read. I worry that the human side that all observant people have, which may not be perfect 24/7, won't negatively influence perceptions of Muslims. I know when I wear hijab, traditional style or not, I always feel a pressure to behave better than normal, which is a good thing most of the time really.
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| http://www.onislam.net/english/news/americas/453172-reality-show-draws-images-of-us-muslims.html |
In the end, people will believe what they want, regardless of any slant placed on a reality show about America's number one group to dump on (of the moment.) So I just hope its enjoyable and I'm glad Islam will be a focus in a more positive matter for once. Mashallah
