Veil
By: Zakaria, Rafia
Material type: BookPublisher: New York, NY : Bloomsbury Academic, c2017.Description: 120 p. : 17 cm.ISBN: 9781501322778Subject(s): Veils -- Religious aspects -- Islam | Hijab (Islamic clothing) | Muslim women -- Clothing | Veils -- Political aspects | Veils -- Social aspectsDDC classification: 297.576 ZA VE
Summary:
The veil can be an instrument of feminist empowerment, and veiled anonymity can confer power to women. Starting from her own marriage ceremony at which she first wore a full veil, Rafia Zakaria examines how veils do more than they get credit for.
Item type | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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REGULAR | University of Wollongong in Dubai Islamic Collection | 297.576 ZA VE (Browse shelf) | Available | T0058049 |
Total holds: 0
Includes index.
Submission -- Purity, necessity unity -- Rebellion -- Feminism -- Submissive or subversive.
The veil can be an instrument of feminist empowerment, and veiled anonymity can confer power to women. Starting from her own marriage ceremony at which she first wore a full veil, Rafia Zakaria examines how veils do more than they get credit for.