Title: The Islamic veil : a beginner's guide /
Authors: Bucar, Elizabeth M.
Year: 2012
Subjects: Hijab (Islamic clothing); Veils.; Burqas (Islamic clothing); Hijab (Islamic clothing) Political aspects.; Veils Political aspects.; Women in Islam.
Abstract: Navigating complex relationships between religion, culture, politics, and women's freedom, this introduction goes beyond the simplistic mainstream understandings about the veil and whether it is 'good' or 'bad' to explore the experiences of veiling from the points of view of contemporary Muslim women.
Contents: Ethics -- Sacred texts -- Law -- Colonialism -- Employment -- Education -- Identity -- Fashion.