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x, 156 p. ; 23 cm, Examines the inconsistent and inadequate reasons given for the veil worn by Muslim women, and points to the dangers and limitations of this highly questionable cultural practice, Includes bibliographical references (p. [146]-151) and index, Letter one: modesty -- Letter two: sexual harassment -- Letter three: cultural identity -- Letter four: conviction and piety -- Letter five: why women should not wear the veil

Author

Lazreg, Marnia

Publisher

Princeton : Princeton University Press

Published

2009

Language

EN

ISBN

9780691138183

Subjects

Science, Islam, Religion