Muslim Girls: the New Tokens of The Real World

“Sahar grew up in a conservative Arab community in Dearborn, MI. It would be easy to assume that because of that she’s a submissive, conservative girl. But that would not be the case. She’s a strong-willed, liberal Muslim who is not easily intimidated. Expect her to speak her mind. Sahar was fortunate to have parents who allowed her a bit more space to be herself; however, there are still things that she was forced to hide from her community, like her virginity… or lack thereof.”

Below is a promo clip for this TRW season: (Note: there is graphic language in the MTV clip.)

How’s that for stereotyping?

Only four episodes have aired in this season, but Sahar seems to be laying low and staying out of the limelight, making appearances mainly to smooch on the cast’s “dreamiest” male member, Eric, and to be the voice of reason among the sex-crazed and boozing cast members. When the roomies talk about sex and drugs, Sahar either has avoided talking or producers have cut it out.

So far, one of the only times her Muslim background is mentioned by other cast mates is when Eric asks Sahar if her “Moslum” parents mind that she has a promising relationship back home with a Catholic boy, to which she replies no.

I don’t know what tricks MTV has up their sleeves, what crazy secrets will be revealed later, or what awkward social situations will be created, but Sahar does not seem to be the drama MTV is looking for. For now, viewers will have to be content with the drama drummed up by the other cast members.

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