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Wearing the niqab Muslim women in the UK and US

Title
Wearing the niqab [electronic resource] : Muslim women in the UK and US / by Anna Piela.
Author
Piela, Anna.
Publication
London ; New York : Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2021.

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Details

Description
1 online resource.
Summary
"This book explores representations of the niqab in the UK and US as well as the wearing practices through which women find agency"--
Series Statement
Dress cultures
Uniform Title
Wearing the niqab (Online)
Alternative Title
Wearing the niqab (Online)
Subject
  • Islamic clothing and dress
  • Muslim women > Clothing > Great Britain
  • Muslim women > Clothing > United States
  • Masks > Religious aspects
  • Islamophobia
  • Racism
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access (note)
  • Access restricted to authorized users.
Source of Description (note)
  • Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.
Contents
Erasing niqabi women's voices: mainstream media representations -- Reclaiming niqabi voices: reflective engagement with the media -- Religious framing of the niqab -- Translating the niqab for secular audiences -- Intersections of Islamophobia, racism and sexism and coping strategies
LCCN
2020035668
OCLC
ssj0002483570
Author
Piela, Anna.
Title
Wearing the niqab [electronic resource] : Muslim women in the UK and US / by Anna Piela.
Imprint
London ; New York : Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2021.
Series
Dress cultures
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users.
Note
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.
Connect to:
Available from home with a valid library card
Available onsite at NYPL
Other Form:
Print version: Piela, Anna. Wearing the niqab London ; New York : Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2021. 9781350166035 (DLC) 2020035667
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