Questioning the veil: open letters to Muslim women

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

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lazreg, Marnia 1941- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Princeton, NJ [u.a.] Princeton University Press 2009
In:Year: 2009
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Islam / Woman / Head covering
Further subjects:B Hijab (Islamic clothing)
B Muslim women Attitudes
B Veils Religious aspects Islam
B Veils Religious aspects Islam
B Muslim Women
Description
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
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [147] - 151) and index
ISBN:0691138184