Veil as Religious Expression: A Sociological Study of University Students in Bangladesh

Currently, within feminist discourse, two major debates surrounding veiling or "purdah" take precedence, with one sect of feminist scholars identifying veils as oppressive and the other heralding veils as a source of agency as well as a freedom of choice. However, this dichotomy is not rel...

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Main Author: Mannan, Fouzia (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: University of Pennsylvania Press 2022
In: Journal of ecumenical studies
Year: 2022, Volume: 57, Issue: 2, Pages: 197-219
RelBib Classification:AD Sociology of religion; religious policy
BJ Islam
FD Contextual theology
KBM Asia
Further subjects:B Patriarchy
B University Students
B Globalization
B Religious Expression
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