Veiling practices
Women & Men's Veiling Practices
Muslim Contemporary Dress Codes
-Gallabiyyas (Jilbab)
General emphasis of covering the natural form of the body and indirect interactions in the public eye
French Legislation:
Banning of the Burqa & Banning of Burkini
What would you consider the motive
of this ban to be?
Implications
It is easy to focus on "female oppression" when viewing Islamic veiling.
Veils are religiously specific but not necessarily culturally specific
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Basic Principles
- Are used by Men and Women
- Christians & Muslims
- Western Perspective: "backwardness, subordination, & oppression"
- Can cause tensions in business and family/friendships between differing cultures
When you think of the traditional hijab or burqa, what words/ideologies come to mind?
The Article
Possible Problems
- What kind of "veil" are you talking about??
- Each form communicates a different identity
1. What are your experiences with veiling practices?
2. Based on the article, what are the implications of freedom of expression, via the veil practice, when considering the new government that will take place in January?
3. What are some suggestions to dealing with religious bias or intolerance conflict?
A Jilbab
Traditional Christian Wedding Veil