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Author Lazreg, Marnia.

Title Questioning the veil : open letters to Muslim women / Marnia Lazreg.

Imprint Princeton : Princeton University Press, c2009.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe 3rd Floor Stacks  297.576 L459q 2009    ---  Available
Description x, 156 p. ; 23 cm.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. [133]-151) and index.
Contents Letter one: modesty -- Letter two: sexual harassment -- Letter three: cultural identity -- Letter four: conviction and piety -- Letter five: why women should not wear the veil.
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.
Subject Muslim women.
Hijab (Islamic clothing)
Veils -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
ISBN 9780691138183 (alk. paper)
0691138184 (alk. paper)
9780691150086
0691150087

 
    
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