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@ -652,10 +652,9 @@ collected data visually. This section presents the study discussion
results, their frequencies, and some of the participants' statements and
opinions.
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![The graph shows the responses of participants regarding the early representation of Nubians in the media.](../static/images/taha/fig3.jpg "The graph shows the responses of participants regarding the early representation of Nubians in the media.")
**~~Figure 3. The graph shows the responses of participants regarding the early representation of Nubians in the media.~~**
*Figure. 3 shows the responses of participants regarding the early
representation of Nubians in the media.*
Graph 3 represents the distribution of the first discussion question. As
Figure 3 reveals there are twenty-one participants stating that the
@ -725,8 +724,8 @@ fifty-year-old female expressed her disappointment with the current
portrayal of Nubians in the media, particularly the use of heavily
accented Arabic which often contains linguistic errors.
*Figure. 4 It exhibits the distribution of the recent representations of
Nubian in the media.*
![The graph exhibits the distribution of the recent representations of Nubian in the media.](../static/images/taha/fig4.jpg "The graph exhibits the distribution of the recent representations of Nubian in the media.")
**~~Figure 4. The graph exhibits the distribution of the recent representations of Nubian in the media.~~**
On the other hand, participant 21, a young male in his twenties,
observed a slight improvement in the representation of Nubians on social
@ -743,8 +742,8 @@ the representation of Nubians in movies and soap operas. Discussions of
media platforms such as social media are outside the scope of this
paper.
*Figure. 5 It presents Nubians views regarding their in movies and soap
operas.*
![The graph presents Nubians views regarding their portrayals in movies and soap operas.](../static/images/taha/fig5.jpg "The graph presents Nubians views regarding their portrayals in movies and soap operas.")
**~~Figure 5. The graph presents Nubians views regarding their portrayals in movies and soap operas.~~**
As shown in Figure 5, there is a total consensus among Nubians that
there is a high prejudice and bigotry in Egyptian soap operas and
@ -783,8 +782,10 @@ Notable examples include *aj-ga ʤilli* 'Remember me',[^38] uploaded in
2011 and *Sono* 'roots' in 2020,[^39] both of them offering viewers a
more accurate and respectful look at the richness of Nubian culture.
*Figure. 6 It exhibits objective Nubian portrayal in documentary
movies.*
![The graph exhibits objective Nubian portrayal in documentary movies.](../static/images/taha/fig6.jpg "The graph exhibits objective Nubian portrayal in documentary movies.")
**~~Figure 6. The graph exhibits objective Nubian portrayal in documentary movies.~~**
Similarly, music videos have an essential and promising role in
maintaining the Nubian language and cultural heritage.[^40] These music
@ -797,8 +798,10 @@ Nubian representations in music videos amounts to 18% compared to the
frequency of the ingenuine representations of Nubians in YouTube video
clips.
*Figure. 7 Showing responses of Nubian participant about their portrayal
in music videos*
![The graph shows responses of Nubian participants about their portrayal in music videos.](../static/images/taha/fig7.jpg "The graph shows responses of Nubian participants about their portrayal in music videos.")
**~~Figure 7. The graph shows responses of Nubian participants about their portrayal in music videos.~~**
Participant 22, a young male in his twenties, explained that Nubian
music videos have "Touched the hearts and souls of millions of
@ -837,8 +840,9 @@ important issues for Nubians in Egypt including Nubian forced
relocations, the sacredness of the Nile River to Nubians, and various
Nubian customs and home lifestyles.
*Figure. 8 A picture of Mohamed Mounir, a Nubian Egyptian legend singer
and actor. Source: Google (2022).*
![A picture of Mohamed Mounir, a Nubian Egyptian legend singer and actor. Source: Google (2022).](../static/images/taha/fig8.jpg "A picture of Mohamed Mounir, a Nubian Egyptian legend singer and actor. Source: Google (2022).")
**~~Figure 8. A picture of Mohamed Mounir, a Nubian Egyptian legend singer and actor. Source: Google (2022).~~**
In an interview with the Egyptian pop singer, Eyre asked Mounir about
his Nubian roots and history during his lifetime.[^41] In responding to
@ -871,8 +875,9 @@ his songs by heart even without understanding them. He further explained
that Mounir's music often incorporates traditional Nubian rhythms and
themes, which resonate with listeners across different backgrounds."
*Figure. 9 The graph reflects the participants' views about Mounir's
role.*
![The graph reflects the participants' views about Mounir's role.](../static/images/taha/fig9.jpg "The graph reflects the participants' views about Mounir's role.")
**~~Figure 9. The graph reflects the participants' views about Mounir's role.~~**
The traditional Nubian clothing is white *galabia*, "a white garment"
for males, and a black *gargaar*, "a black dress, usually colored
@ -883,8 +888,9 @@ headscarves. Discussion question seven aimed to show how the
participants feel about the recurring pattern of clothing authenticity
in the production of songs and documentary movies.
*Figure. 10 The picture portrays a woman and man wearing traditional
Nubian clothing. Source: Twitter (2000).*
![The picture portrays a woman and man wearing traditional Nubian clothing. Source: Twitter (2000).](../static/images/taha/fig10.jpg "The picture portrays a woman and man wearing traditional Nubian clothing. Source: Twitter (2000).")
**~~Figure 10. The picture portrays a woman and man wearing traditional Nubian clothing. Source: Twitter (2000).~~**
The survey found that 77% of the participants concluded that the white
*galabia* and the black *gargaar* are traditional and national Nubian
@ -914,8 +920,9 @@ and distinctive feature to honor the culture. Figure 11 shows the
frequency of participants' responses to the authenticity of Nubian
clothing representations in music videos and documentary movies.
*Figure. 11 The graph compares the distribution of the clothing
authenticity utilized in music songs and documentaries.*
![The graph compares the distribution of the clothing authenticity utilized in music songs and documentaries.](../static/images/taha/fig11.jpg "The graph compares the distribution of the clothing authenticity utilized in music songs and documentaries.")
**~~Figure 11. The graph compares the distribution of the clothing authenticity utilized in music songs and documentaries.~~**
Moving from the apparel represented and utilized in videotaped songs and
documentaries, we are now in a position to present the discussion
@ -925,8 +932,9 @@ wear and portray non-traditional Nubian costumes that are characterized
by unusual patterns or designs and very bright colours, as shown in the
picture below.
*Figure. 12 It represents unconventional Nubian costumes used by art-pop
bands. Source: Google (2022).*
![The picture represents unconventional Nubian costumes used by art-pop bands. Source: Google (2022).](../static/images/taha/fig12.jpg "The picture represents unconventional Nubian costumes used by art-pop bands. Source: Google (2022).")
**~~Figure 12. The picture represents unconventional Nubian costumes used by art-pop bands. Source: Google (2022).~~**
When asked about their opinions, all the participants (100%) entirely
agree that the costumes used by art-pop musical bands are unauthentic
@ -947,8 +955,9 @@ and fabricated pictures of Nubians." Figure 13 exemplifies the
discussion results of costumes used by musical bands on shows and
programs.
*Figure. 13 The graph shows the communal agreement of the costume
unauthenticity.*
![The graph shows the communal agreement of the costume unauthenticity.](../static/images/taha/fig13.jpg "The graph shows the communal agreement of the costume unauthenticity.")
**~~Figure 13. The graph shows the communal agreement of the costume unauthenticity.~~**
The last discussion question was dedicated to learning about the
opinions of the participating speakers in a famous Egyptian cartoon show
@ -960,8 +969,9 @@ series by other singers. There are ten seasons of the cartoon show and
the latest release was in 2016. Figure 14 shows a poster of Bakkar and
some of the main characters in the animated series.
*Figure. 14 A picture of Bakkar, his pet goat, and his friends. Source:
Google (2022)*
![A picture of Bakkar, his pet goat, and his friends. Source: Google (2022).](../static/images/taha/fig14.jpg "A picture of Bakkar, his pet goat, and his friends. Source: Google (2022).")
**~~Figure 14. A picture of Bakkar, his pet goat, and his friends. Source: Google (2022).~~**
Figure 15 shows considerable disagreement on Nubian representation in
the *Bakkar* cartoon: more than half of the participants (55%) consider
@ -995,8 +1005,9 @@ antiquities theft." Participant 19, a forty-year-old female observed
that *Bakkar* is a "very popular cartoon among Egyptian children and my
children. It shows the Nubian values and heritage."
*Figure. 15 The graph exhibits the participants' views regarding the
Nubian representations in Bakkar Cartoon.*
![The graph exhibits the participants' views regarding the Nubian representations in Bakkar Cartoon.](../static/images/taha/fig15.jpg "The graph exhibits the participants' views regarding the Nubian representations in Bakkar Cartoon.")
**~~Figure 15. The graph exhibits the participants' views regarding the Nubian representations in Bakkar Cartoon.~~**
As shown in the nine discussion questions, the focus group highly agrees
on numerous discussion points, including the early discriminatory