Demystifying The Niqab: A History of The Face Veil, The Laws Against It, and Why It Is Important:
The face veil, otherwise known as the niqab or burqa, is one of the most politicized articles of clothing in the Western world. Laws have been passed to ban the veil, both hair and face, all over Europe. Many Western individuals would be surprised to learn that the face veil is a part of European history and Christianity (Protestantism and Catholicism). The advent of colonialism led to the face veil being demonized to separate the European from its colonies. Anti-veiling rhetoric became popular in the 1800s as means of control of its colonies. After 9/11 and the invasion of Afghanistan, anti-veiling rhetoric would reemerge in the West with the rise of islamophobia and xenophobia.

This book covers many facets surrounding the face veil from history, religion, politics, and women's accounts. Exploring Muslim women who wear the face veil and why they do so, along with diving into Islamic, Christian, and Jewish theology surrounding their veiling practices. From White feminism to secularism, this book shows how the concern for the face veil is about patriarchal control and White Christian systematic dominance over every women's body. By exploring feminism, politics, history, religion, and women's accounts, the author hopes to give the reader an in-depth look at why we should care about the face veil and women who decide to wear it.
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Demystifying The Niqab: A History of The Face Veil, The Laws Against It, and Why It Is Important:
The face veil, otherwise known as the niqab or burqa, is one of the most politicized articles of clothing in the Western world. Laws have been passed to ban the veil, both hair and face, all over Europe. Many Western individuals would be surprised to learn that the face veil is a part of European history and Christianity (Protestantism and Catholicism). The advent of colonialism led to the face veil being demonized to separate the European from its colonies. Anti-veiling rhetoric became popular in the 1800s as means of control of its colonies. After 9/11 and the invasion of Afghanistan, anti-veiling rhetoric would reemerge in the West with the rise of islamophobia and xenophobia.

This book covers many facets surrounding the face veil from history, religion, politics, and women's accounts. Exploring Muslim women who wear the face veil and why they do so, along with diving into Islamic, Christian, and Jewish theology surrounding their veiling practices. From White feminism to secularism, this book shows how the concern for the face veil is about patriarchal control and White Christian systematic dominance over every women's body. By exploring feminism, politics, history, religion, and women's accounts, the author hopes to give the reader an in-depth look at why we should care about the face veil and women who decide to wear it.
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Demystifying The Niqab: A History of The Face Veil, The Laws Against It, and Why It Is Important:

Demystifying The Niqab: A History of The Face Veil, The Laws Against It, and Why It Is Important:

by Sarah Mainuddin
Demystifying The Niqab: A History of The Face Veil, The Laws Against It, and Why It Is Important:

Demystifying The Niqab: A History of The Face Veil, The Laws Against It, and Why It Is Important:

by Sarah Mainuddin

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The face veil, otherwise known as the niqab or burqa, is one of the most politicized articles of clothing in the Western world. Laws have been passed to ban the veil, both hair and face, all over Europe. Many Western individuals would be surprised to learn that the face veil is a part of European history and Christianity (Protestantism and Catholicism). The advent of colonialism led to the face veil being demonized to separate the European from its colonies. Anti-veiling rhetoric became popular in the 1800s as means of control of its colonies. After 9/11 and the invasion of Afghanistan, anti-veiling rhetoric would reemerge in the West with the rise of islamophobia and xenophobia.

This book covers many facets surrounding the face veil from history, religion, politics, and women's accounts. Exploring Muslim women who wear the face veil and why they do so, along with diving into Islamic, Christian, and Jewish theology surrounding their veiling practices. From White feminism to secularism, this book shows how the concern for the face veil is about patriarchal control and White Christian systematic dominance over every women's body. By exploring feminism, politics, history, religion, and women's accounts, the author hopes to give the reader an in-depth look at why we should care about the face veil and women who decide to wear it.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781737804307
Publisher: Sarah McCrumb
Publication date: 09/23/2021
Pages: 346
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.94(d)

About the Author

Sarah Mainuddin is a recent grad-school graduate gaining her masters in Near Eastern Languages, concentrating in Arabic. While in grad school, Sarah presented a paper on French Islamophobia at the Mid-West Political Science Association and wrote her dissertation on White Feminism and Muslim women. She plans on applying to Ph.D. programs to pursue her goal of becoming a professor.

When she isn’t writing, Sarah is usually reading and drinking lots of coffee. If you enjoyed this piece, you can find more from the author from her blog chaiandboi.com and her Instagram/ Twitter: @physicsniqabi. Feel free to reach out to the author on her social media platforms.
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