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Stand-Up Comedy in Arab Societies by Bogdan Ghirău is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document analyzes the use of stand-up comedy in Arab and Muslim countries as a form of dissident communication. It discusses how more liberal societies have emerged in some Middle Eastern nations, tolerating dissident humor from comedians that challenges stereotypes. Social media platforms like YouTube and Twitter have also allowed for greater diffusion of ideas and criticism of authorities in Saudi Arabia and other nations, as young people push for social and political reforms, creating tensions with
- Author
- Bogdan Ghirău
- Language
- EN