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Author Lazreg, Marnia.

Title Questioning the veil : open letters to Muslim women / Marnia Lazreg.

Publication Info. Princeton : Princeton University Press, [2009]
©2009

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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Standard Shelving Location  297.576 L431Q    Check Shelf
Description x, 156 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages [146]-151) and index.
Contents 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.
Summary 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.
Subject Muslim women.
Hijab (Islamic clothing)
Veils -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
ISBN 9780691138183 alkaline paper
0691138184 alkaline paper
9780691150086
0691150087
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