It’s refreshing to see a cis, heterosexual, male character admit that he has a lot to learn, especially when it comes to his own sexism. Along the way, viewers of all backgrounds will likely find some thread in “Ramy” that makes them ponder how they can do better, too.
Author: Stephanie Abraham
Stephanie Abraham is a non-fiction writer and media critic based in Los Angeles. Her writings have recently appeared in McSweeney’s, Al Jazeera and Bitch. She’s the Pop Culture Correspondent and Film Critic for Rising Up with Sonali. Follow her on Twitter @abrahamsteph and at StephanieAbraham.com.
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