The concept of the veil in islamic countries and how it may be discriminated in some other forgein countries
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In the past twenty to thirty years Hijab or the veil has been widely recognized as a symbol of the Muslim woman. Ahmed said in his book: "The Hijab or the veil presents us with some useful sociological insights into Muslim society"(160). Some may think that it is just a tradition or a culture forced upon the girl by her country or home. Others may think it was just a fashion that Middle Eastern girls …
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…In response to this Talvi said: "But Veil, an academic work, also points to the diversity of Muslim women's cultural experiences, which demand a more balanced and open-minded approach."(41) Works-cited Akbar, Ahmed S. Islam Today: A Short Introduction To The Muslim World. New York: I.B. Tauris Publishers,1999. Talvi, Silja J.A. "The Veil And Its Meanings." Progressive June 200:41. Academic Search Elite. Online. EBSCO Host. 1st July 2000. " A Hundred Years of Fortitude." The Economist 27 Nov. 1999: 49.
…In response to this Talvi said: "But Veil, an academic work, also points to the diversity of Muslim women's cultural experiences, which demand a more balanced and open-minded approach."(41) Works-cited Akbar, Ahmed S. Islam Today: A Short Introduction To The Muslim World. New York: I.B. Tauris Publishers,1999. Talvi, Silja J.A. "The Veil And Its Meanings." Progressive June 200:41. Academic Search Elite. Online. EBSCO Host. 1st July 2000. " A Hundred Years of Fortitude." The Economist 27 Nov. 1999: 49.
