Mirror on the Veil: A Collection of Personal Essays on Hijab and Veiling
- ISBN-10
- 1905510519
- ISBN-13
- 9781905510511
- Category
- Hijab (Islamic clothing)
- Pages
- 228
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017
- Author
- Shaheen Pasha
Description
"This anthology of personal essays from around the globe demystifies the individual significance of the veil by taking you inside the hearts and minds of those who have experienced it first hand. How do different societies relate to a veiled woman? Can covering the hair be an act of defiance and empowerment? Can the veil be seen as an expression of one's own sensuality? Part academic and part confessional, the stories inside help answer these questions by moving beyond the religious significance attached to this controversial stretch of fabric. Instead they explore the psychological, sociological and spiritual implications of veiling, giving voice to men and women of varied religious and cultural backgrounds who have been touched by the veil." -- Back cover.
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