MUSLIM IN CONTEMPTUOUS MODE: EXISTING REPRESENTATION OF HOLLYWOOD FILMS

Abstract

This study is based on Edward Said’s orientalism. The research has sought the nature of representation of the Muslim in Hollywood movies. After going through historical background and review of all available literature, through purposive sampling 15 movies were drawn out which were examined in the light of their respective themes and scenes by applying content analysis. It has been found that the Muslim are represented in a negative, fundamentalist, anti-Americans, low category education/profession and uncivilized portrayal which should be considered an offence and counter narrative should be build to minimize the mainstreaming.