Zakaria, Rafia, 1978-

Veil Rafia Zakaria - New York, NY : Bloomsbury Academic, c2017. - 120 p. : 17 cm.

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.

9781501322778

2017012308


Veils--Religious aspects--Islam
Hijab (Islamic clothing)
Muslim women--Clothing
Veils--Political aspects
Veils--Social aspects

297.576 ZA VE