Across much of the world today, Muslim women of all ages are
increasingly choosing to wear the veil. Is this trend a sign of
rising piety or a way of asserting Muslim pride? And does the veil
really provide women freedom from sexual harassment? Written in the
form of letters addressing all those interested in this issue,
"Questioning the Veil" examines the inconsistent and inadequate
reasons given for the veil, and points to the dangers and
limitations of this highly questionable cultural practice. Marnia
Lazreg, a preeminent authority in Middle East women's studies,
combines her own experiences growing up in a Muslim family in
Algeria with interviews and the real-life stories of other Muslim
women to produce this nuanced argument for doing away with the
veil.
An incisive mix of the personal and political, supported by
meticulous research, "Questioning the Veil" will compel all readers
to reconsider their views of this controversial and sensitive
topic.
Lazreg stresses that the veil is not included in the five
pillars of Islam, asks whether piety sufficiently justifies
veiling, explores the adverse psychological effects of the practice
on the wearer and those around her, and pays special attention to
the negative impact of veiling for young girls. Lazreg's
provocative findings indicate that far from being spontaneous, the
trend toward wearing the veil has been driven by an organized and
growing campaign that includes literature, DVDs, YouTube videos,
and courses designed by some Muslim men to teach women about their
presumed rights under the veil.
An incisive mix of the personal and political, supported by
meticulous research, "Questioning the Veil" will compel all readers
to reconsider their views of this controversial and sensitive
topic.
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