How Have Muslims Been Represented in News and Entertainment Media Before and After 9/11?

This paper explores the news and entertainment media spheres before and after September 11, 2001 with regards to Islamophobia and how America views Muslims. Specific data figures and examples were used to highlight how news media has changed following the attack on the Twin Towers, while movies, television shows, and video games were used for the entertainment sphere. Specific examples of dehumanization of Arab characters were used to underscore exactly how American entertainment media refuse to use Middle Eastern characters in positive roles. The research showed that the favorable views in news media increased following 9/11, however the frequency of news stories also increased significantly. Entertainment media also has made leaps and bounds with regards to positive Arab influence, however much work is yet to be done in the entertainment industry.