LGBTQ+ Muslims deserve more than tokenism and nasty stereotypes: ‘Oppression isn’t our only identity’

Over the past decade the arts industry, particularly film and television, has come a long way with creating content for and about LGBTQ+ Muslims. 

Where before it was essentially non-existent, young queer Muslims can now see themselves in shows like Netflix’s Elite, Channel 4’s We Are Lady Parts and Ackley Bridge and Disney+ hit Love, Victor. 

Despite this increase in nuanced storytelling on screen, LGBTQ+ Muslims, and Muslims across the board, are still facing huge challenges when it comes to positive representation.