Arab culture as reflected by the international press

Author's name: Randa Nassar Publishing house: Dafa Publications Year of publication: 2024 Brief about the book: Despite the increased interest of international newspapers in Arab culture recently — more than before — it does not compare to the media coverage of other cultures — non-Arab — which may clarify the lack of its due in newspapers described as "global" in terms of readership, or reflect some bias in Western journalism against Arab culture. Including journalistic articles about Arab culture as a subculture within other cultures indicates the interaction factor between the Western and Arab worlds on one hand, and on the other hand, the differences in editorial styles, objective challenges, and the main focus of each newspaper in covering cultural events. The diversity in cultural issues addressed regarding Arab culture, between artistic aesthetic issues, social issues, and scientific issues; indicates a slight shift in the American public's interest in Arab culture and arts, and an increased awareness of other cultures. This contributes to enhancing the global audience's understanding of other cultures and societies. From an initial perspective, this may reflect a positive shift in the global media's view of Arab culture as a result of the efforts made by Arab countries to promote culture and arts. However, from another perspective, it may also indicate the persistence of some stereotypical models and negative cultural biases toward the Arab world, regardless of the level of openness.