The Veil : Women Writers on Its History, Lore, and Politics.

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Veiling is a globally polarizing issue, a locus for the struggle between Islam and the West and between contemporary and traditional interpretations of Islam. This book examines the vastly misunderstood and multi-layered world of the veil. It explores and analyzes the cultures, politics, and histori...

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Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Heath, Jennifer
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berkeley : University of California Press, 2008.
Subjects:
Veils > Social aspects.
Veils > History.
Veils in literature.
Voiles (Coiffures) > Aspect social.
Voiles (Coiffures) > Histoire.
Voiles (Coiffures) dans la littérature.
HEALTH & FITNESS > Beauty & Grooming.
HISTORY > Middle East > General.
Veils
Veils in literature
Veils > Social aspects
american muslim women.
amish veil.
community.
controversial.
cultural studies.
dress code.
emotional.
expression of the sacred.
gender studies.
gospel.
groundbreaking.
hasidic women.
hijab.
identity.
india.
islam.
islamic dress.
male veiling.
medieval europe.
middle east.
modesty.
mourning.
muslim women.
patriarchy.
religious studies.
sensual.
separation.
seven veils.
sociopolitical.
trauma.
veil.
veiling.
wearing a veil.
wedding veil.
womanhood.
women.
History
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