Bucar, Elizabeth M.

The Islamic veil : a beginner's guide / Elizabeth Bucar. - xii, 175 pages ; 20 cm. - Beginner's guides . - Beginner's guides. .

Navigating complex relationships between religion, culture, politics, and women's freedom, this introduction goes beyond the simplistic mainstream understandings about the veil and whether it is 'good' or 'bad' to explore the experiences of veiling from the points of view of contemporary Muslim women.

9781851689286

2012518938


Hijab (Islamic clothing)
Veils.
Hijab (Islamic clothing)--Political aspects.
Veils--Political aspects.

BP190.5.H44 / B83 2012

297.576