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Author Lazreg, Marnia.

Title Questioning the veil : open letters to Muslim women / Marnia Lazreg
Published Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2009]
©2009

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Description x, 156 pages ; 23 cm
Contents Letter one: modesty -- Letter two: sexual harassment -- Letter three: cultural identity -- Letter four: conviction and piety -- Letter five: why women should not wear the veil
Summary Examines the inconsistent and inadequate reasons given for the veil worn by Muslim women, and points to the dangers and limitations of this highly questionable cultural practice
Notes Formerly CIP. Uk
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [146]-151) and index
Subject Hijab (Islamic clothing)
Muslim women.
Veils -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
LC no. 2009003499
ISBN 0691138184 (alk. paper)
9780691138183 (alk. paper)
Other Titles Open letters to Muslim women