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Turkish Soap Opera Diplomacy: A Western Projection By A Muslim Source, B. Senem Çevik
Turkish Soap Opera Diplomacy: A Western Projection By A Muslim Source, B. Senem Çevik
Exchange: The Journal of Public Diplomacy
The rise of Turkish soap operas as a phenomenon, particularly in the Middle East, is a fairly new development. These soap operas have become non-governmental public diplomacy tools representing Turkey globally. The shows predominantly project a Western and modern lifestyle addressing everyday hurdles. More importantly, the female protagonists are central to the storylines. This paper examines the role of soap operas as a cultural diplomacy tool within the context of identity and the social implications that are prompted by these media exports.
Debunking The Jockette Myth
Syracuse University Magazine
Over 20 short years,we have witnesseda revolution inour acceptance of thefemale athlete.Nowhere is thismore evident thanon a college campus.