| Description |
xii, 234 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Series |
Islamic civilization and Muslim networks |
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Islamic civilization & Muslim networks.
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| Contents |
Introduction: What is veiling? -- Islam, politics, and veiling -- Understanding veiling in Islamic sacred texts -- What do progressive Muslims say about veiling? -- Politics and sociocultural practices of veiling -- Veiling in Euro-American societies -- Veils, harems, and the mission to civilize -- Veiling in Western Europe today -- Veiling in the United States of America today -- Veiling in the world and words of women -- Veiling and feminism -- Islamic fashion, beauty pageants, and Muslim dolls -- Veiling through the arts |
| Summary |
Examines the practice of veiling in Muslim culture, discussing its history, its religious, social, and political significance, and its importance to both conservative and progressive Muslim women as a symbol of commitment to their beliefs.--Publisher's description |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-224) and index |
| Subject |
Hijab (Islamic clothing)
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Veils -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
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Muslim women -- Clothing.
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| LC no. |
2014007168 |
| ISBN |
9781469617756 (cloth) (alkaline paper) |
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1469617757 (cloth) (alkaline paper) |
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