Veiling in Western Europe Today
Veiling in Western Europe Today
This chapter focuses on veiling in contemporary western Europe, with particular reference to debates among policymakers on how and whether to legislate veiling. It examines the expanding laws in Europe on Muslim women's dress, their implications for Muslims living in European societies today, and why veiling matters so much to European countries despite the fact that only a small number of people wear the hijab or niqab. It also considers the debates and legislation on the Islamic veil in Europe in relation to social, economic, and political issues. The chapter uses France as a case study to assess what is happening in western Europe today with regards to veiling, highlighting issues such as headscarves and women's rights.
Keywords: veiling, western Europe, Muslim women, Muslims, hijab, niqab, legislation, France, women's rights, headscarves
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