Veiling

This free course explores controversies associated with the practice of 'veiling' within Islam. The Islamic 'veil', be it in the form of the hijab, niqab, jilbab or burqa (we shall explore this terminology in more detail later), has been at the centre of many different controversies. Many of these controversies can be understood in the context of debates about different citizenship models and different understandings of the roles, rights and demands of faith groups in society. In some instances, such controversies have resulted in legal disputes and the creation of new laws.

• Introduction
• Learning outcomes
• 1  Different styles of ‘veiling’
• 1  Different styles of ‘veiling’
• ‘Veils’ and ‘veiling’
• ‘Islamic dress’ and ‘Muslim clothing’
• Terminology
• 2  ‘Do they make you veil?’
• 2  ‘Do they make you veil?’
• The veil as symbol of empowerment or oppression?
• 3  Hijab in sport and fashion
• 3  Hijab in sport and fashion
• Hijab in sport
• Hijab and fashion
• 4  Case study: Veiling in Kerala
• 4  Case study: Veiling in Kerala
• Conclusion
• Glossary
• References
• Acknowledgements