“Biased Media” Nouf AlBakri Political Cartoon

“Biased Media” Nouf Al-Bakri’s CreativeRationale:

My issue is propaganda towards Hamas. This is important to me because as an Arab Muslim, I feel it is my responsibility to educate myself about this topic and learn the FACTS about the ethnic cleansing going on in Palestine. The Western media usually gives biased news making it seem like Israel and the IDF are victims. I think if people were to see my final product they would have a better understanding of what is actually happening, since it's going to be really easy for all ages to understand. Even if I'm not physically protesting IN Palestine, this is gonna be my way of showing agency and using my voice to stand up for my people.

I also think (and hope) this would help Israelis understand that it is NOT a religious issue. Hamas are NOT terrorists since there are Christian, Jewish and Muslim Palestinans and any person in the world would do the same as Hamas if they were in their position. My creation is an individual voice but it is part of a collective voice since I'm creating my product ALONE but I know that many people will agree. I really hope my final product changes the way people view things and makes a difference.

One of the IB-Learner profile traits is risk taking. I know that protesting can be risky because you are putting your life on the line to go for or against something,it can also be dangerous because many countries are against protesting and it is illegal. When different points of views are in conflict over an issue this can lead to violence, this is called counter-protesting. Usually when a group protests, for example (“BLM” , ”Free Palestine”) other people that are usually far right want to counter protest and start “ALM” (All Lives Matter) and Zionists, because they are AGAINST that thing and violence usually starts from then.

Creator: Nouf AlBakri Title of work: Biased Media Media: Colored pencil, markers, paper and pencil Issue/Theme: Political Cartoon--Western Media Coverage of Hamas