Headscarf politics in Turkey : a postcolonial reading / / Merve Kavakci Islam ; foreword by John L. Esposito and afterword by Lord Eric Avebury.
"Covering of Muslim women is often perceived as a sign of oppression in the Western eye. Nonetheless, there are a soaring number of women who choose to wear the Islamic headgear as a sign of their liberation and commitment to God. Although these women have long been of interest for the peoples...
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| Year of Publication: | 2010 |
| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | xvi, 196 p. :; ill. |
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Table of Contents:
- Machine generated contents note: Foreword--John Esposito * Chronology of Significant Events * Introduction * Women in Nation Building * Politics of Religion (1938-2000s) * Social and Political Implications of the Ban on Headscarvf * In Search for Education, Employment, and More * Conclusion *Afterword--Lord Eric Avebury.