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What is Veiling?, EPUB eBook

What is Veiling? EPUB

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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 both Euro-American and Muslim-majority societies, in a world where a woman's right to wear the headscarf has become a touchstone 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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