As a Muslim woman, she could not discuss with her family and many of her friends that she had been alone with a male; much less that she had been assaulted. Her first time disclosing was when she ...

No symbol is so linked to Muslim women as that of “the veil.” Whether a simple headscarf or a head-to-toe cover such as the chaddor or burka, Muslim women’s covered dress has meaning for many far ...

A hijab is a veil worn by certain Muslim women in the presence of any male outside of their immediate family. Muslim women from 140 countries worldwide celebrate world Hijab Day on 1 February each ...

It is dramatically dividing opinion within Britain’s diverse Muslim population and beyond ... about their perspectives in Too Young to Veil? Equality campaigners argue that the practice risks ...

In 2015, the Lombardy Region had already adopted a resolution banning the burqa in public places. However, the current motion ...

and Islam, and the practice has a long history in European, Asian, and African societies. A veil can be worn in many different ways and for many different reasons. In some cultures it's used to ...

Sexual expression is viewed as an individual choice. Thus, the Muslim veils and gender restrictions are viewed as gender oppression. From a Muslim world-view, modesty is a central part of worship ...