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Author:   Dr Theodore Gabriel (University of Gloucestershire, UK) ,  Rabiha Hannan ,  Rajnaara C. Akhtar ,  Marcus Braybrooke
Publisher:   Continuum Publishing Corporation
Imprint:   Continuum Publishing Corporation
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.485kg
ISBN:  

9781441187352

ISBN 10:   1441187359
Pages:   224
Publication Date:   23 June 2011
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  College/higher education ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction Theodore Gabriel & Rabiha Hannan \ Part I: Theoretical Contexts \ 1. Respect in Plural Society Marcus Braybrooke \ 2. Reflections on Sartorial Injunctions in Islam Theodore Gabriel \ 3. Unveiling Orientalism in Reverse Alison Scott-Baumann \ 4. Mowdudi: Purdah and the Status of Women in Islam Roy Jackson \ 5. Female Seclusion and the Veil: Two issues in Political and social discourse Simonetta Calderini \ Part II: Examining the Scriptural Texts \ 6. The Veil: Between Tradition and Reason, Culture and Context Usama Hasan \ 7. An Exploration of the Debates Pertaining to Head Covering and Face Veiling of Women in the British Muslim Context Rabiha Hannan \ 8. Norms of Gender Interaction Javaid Ghamidi \ 9. The Hijab: A symbol of modesty or seclusion? Khola Hassan \ Part III: Human Rights and Freedom of Expression \ 10. Marginalization or an Opportunity for Dialogue: Exploring the Hijab as a Discursive Symbol of the Identity of Young Muslim Women Sariya Contractor \ 11. The Islamic Veil: A focal point for social and political debate Malika Hamidi \ 12. Muslim Women, the Veil and Activism Rajnara Akhtar \ 13. Hijab and Belonging: Canadian Muslim Women Katherine Bullock \ Bibliography \ Index

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Theodore Gabriel is Associate Senior Lecturer and Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Gloucestershire, UK. 'Rabiha Hannan is co-Director of the Community Relations Initiative, a consultancy that works on research, educational and practical projects aiming to bring communities together.

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