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Voices of Muslim Women Politicians in America: The Use of Social Media Platforms to Tell Their Story
Abstract
This chapter explores the ways that Muslim Women politicians use social media to shape their public image. Though growing in number there is limited representation of Muslims across various political offices, and fewer women than men in elected positions. The usage of social media to create a narrative as part of running for office, reaching wider and diverse audiences, has become an important part of political campaigning in the United States. In the post 9/11 era, it is important to examine and understand how Muslim women in politics craft their own narratives that American voters identify with and support. Case studies of eight Muslim women politicians who have a large presence of social media platforms, especially Facebook, are analyzed. The authors discuss the major themes that emerge in how the women frame themselves and position their role as elected officials. The chapter focuses on U.S. elected Muslim women who were born in the Middle East, Africa, or South Asia, immigrated to the United States and have successfully been elected to public office.
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