Can a TV sitcom reduce anti-Muslim bigotry?

Countering prejudice might be as easy as kicking back with the right sitcom. That’s according to new research that suggests media that depict Muslim characters in a positive, relatable way, can counter prejudiced attitudes toward Muslims. “Entertainment media…are likely to be one of the most effective ways to improve intergroup relations and promote diversity,” says Sohad Murrar, a doctoral candidate in Social Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.