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What is Veiling?

By (author) Sahar Amer

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An engaging introduction to one of the most visible, controversial and least understood emblems of Islam The Islamic veil in all its forms - from the headscarf to the full body garment - is one of the most visible signs of Islam as a religion. It is also one of its most controversial and misunderstood traditions among both Muslims and non-Muslims. In an environment of increasing conservatism in Euro-American Muslim-majority societies, in a world where a woman's right to wear the headscarf has become a flashpoint for issues of all sorts, and at a time when racial and religious profiling has become commonplace, it is our political and social responsibility to gain a deeper understanding of veiling. This concise, easy-to-read and even-handed introduction is organised around three main topics: the historical, religious and cultural background; contemporary debates about the veil; and the varied, shifting meanings the veil has had for Muslim women over the past century.

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Publisher | Edinburgh University Press
Published date | 30 Sep 2014
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Format | Paperback / softback
Pages | 248
Dimensions | 234 x 156 x 0mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 385g
ISBN | 978-0-7486-9683-3
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BISAC | religion / islam / rituals & practice


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