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Across much of the world today, Muslim women of all ages are increasingly turning to wearing the veil. Is this trend a sign of rising piety or a way of asserting Muslim pride? And does the veil really provide women freedom from sexual harassment? Written in the form of letters addressing all... read more
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Summary edit
A scholarly study of the philosophies, religious implications and emotions behind the veiling of Muslim women. RA Librarian
Setting & Locations edit
- Islam
- France
- Algeria
- Ramadan
- New York
- Iran
- Algiers
- Paris
- Middle Eastern
- Iraq
- Europe
- United States
- Saudi Arabia
Authors & Contributors edit
- Marnia Lazreg (Author)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 297.576
Subjects edit
- Books › Nonfiction › Social Sciences › Sociology
- Books › Religion & Spirituality › Islam › Women in Islam
- Books › History › Historical Study › Social History
- Books › History › World › Islamic
- Books › Nonfiction › Women's Studies
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