Veil: Modesty, Privacy and Resistance

by Fadwa El Guindi

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Shortlisted for the Katharine Briggs Folklore Award 2000. In the 1970s, often to the consternation of parents and siblings, certain progressive young Arab women voluntarily donned the veil. The movement, which rapidly expanded and continues to gather momentum, has sparked controversy within Islamic culture, as well as reactions ranging from perplexity to outrage from those outside it. Western feminist commentators have been particularly vociferous...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1859739296

ISBN13:9781859739297

Release Date:September 2003

Publisher:Berg Publishers

Length:262 Pages

Weight:1.05 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Decorative Arts & Design Gender Studies Islam Politics & Social Sciences Religion Religion & Spirituality Religious Studies Social Science Social Sciences Textile & Costume

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