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I's & Others in Egyptian SF: Difference and Tolerance in the Alien Mirror
Abstract
Egyptian science fiction is very distinct in its portrayal of alien others. Portrayals are predominantly positive and benign, setting Egyptian SF apart from both mainstream Western science fiction and mainstream Egyptian pop culture, which is highly xenophobic. Arabic science fiction more generally shuns the notion of mankind conquering space and is eager to meet and learn from more advanced alien civilizations. Egyptian science fiction takes this a step further and looks for common ground with alien races when it comes to religion and the supernatural. Egyptian SF authors are searching for an ideal Egypt in these alien encounter scenarios. Even alien invasion and robotic rebellion scenarios turn benign in the end, with redeemable enemies. Egyptian SF authors are still adherents to the pan-Arab dream and many are religiously conservative and pan-Islamists too. They also have a wider readership in the Arab world, sheltering them from many xenophobic tendencies.
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