All Hail
Posted April 14th, 2008 by Kristin
Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan has her own YouTube account. On March 30, she posted her first video which already has 1,261,389 views. She believes YouTube is a great platform for dialogue and has asked that viewers respond with their questions and stereotypes of the Arab world so that she and other YouTubers can address them.
It’s not uncommon these days for people in the political realm to jump on the YouTube bandwagon claiming they want to start a dialogue. I find most of them lacking in charisma and authenticity. However, I’m intrigued by Queen Rania. Yes, it no doubt helps that she is quite stunning. But she’s also renowned for her advocacy for women’s rights and her philanthropic work in education reform. I hope she openly and informally responds to viewer’s questions. Misconceptions of the Arab world abound. If she truly invests in cultivating a discussion with YouTubers, she may be able to help break down some of those stereotypic walls.
