The Islamic veil

By Elizabeth M. Bucar

Subjects: Islam, Kopftuch, Hijab (Islamic clothing), Veils, Political aspects

Description: 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.