Dr. Evelyn Alsultany

Biography

Evelyn Alsultany is a Professor in the Department of American Studies and Ethnicity at the University of Southern California. She holds a Ph.D. in Modern Thought and Literature from Stanford University (2005) and has expertise in areas such as Arab American Studies and Muslim American Studies, Cultural Studies, and Media Studies. Alsultany's research critically examines representations of Arabs and Muslims in U.S. media and addresses issues of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim racism. She has authored several academic works, including 'Broken: Failed Promise of Muslim Inclusion' (2022) and 'Arabs and Muslims in the Media: Race and Representation After 9/11' (2012). Her contributions also include collaborative projects like the online syllabus '#IslamophobiaIsRacism' and an online exhibit at the Arab American National Museum, focusing on dismantling stereotypes. She is recognized for her insights into cultural politics and race in the context of popular culture.

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