Topic of Study
The reality series of Ustazah Pilihan (“The Chosen Ustazah”) – game show mirroring the concept of Imam Muda based on the search for a religious leader albeit a female one
To Learn about
· The initial empowerment of the Muslim woman as a participant and a subsequent analysis of the impact of the winner on her community
· The globalization spread that permeates into religion
· A possible parallel analysis with Afghan Star and Imam Muda (male version)
Because
How far is the Muslim women ‘winner’ able to go in influencing or does she have any impact on the community
· What is the role/purpose of the prize and does it corroborate with the outcome
Sources of Studies
· Books
· Online articles
· Existing research trail
· Newspapers from Malaysia
Research Scope
· Islam and modern female rights/empowerment
· Globalization, popular culture analysis
· Reality shows and their effects
Research Trail
It must be acknowledged that as a new show (2011) there is lack of critical analysis or scholarly papers being written with regards to the show - this research trail is therefore suggested:
An initial assessment of how the present state of the "winners" are + a contextual understanding of how the competition works - Newspapers
Using scholarly articles + research on the general topics of (i) Prize (ii) Popular Culture & Globalization (iii) Reality television for the basis
Application of the principles to the contextual background - own analysis
Looks fascinating, Zul! The only concern I have is that it may be a bit too ambitious in scope. However, I would be loathe to have you abandon any of your proposed lines of research. I can see the intertextual relationships. See where the research leads?
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