Hijab in an Age of Fear: Security, Secularism, and Human Rights

In recent years, Islamic dress has emerged as one of the abiding sites of contention in the relationship between Muslim communities and the State. Specifically, the wearing of Islamic headscarves by women in public spaces has raised questions about secularism, women’s rights, and national identity....

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Main Author: Abraham, Ibrahim (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Equinox Publ. 2006
In: Journal for the academic study of religion
Year: 2006, Volume: 19, Issue: 2, Pages: 169-188
Further subjects:B Islamaphobia
B Religious Freedom
B Islamic headscarves
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