Veiling
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Explore controversies surrounding the practice of ‘veiling’ in Islam. Understand the diverse styles and factors influencing ‘veiling’ practices among Muslim women. Analyze visual and material expressions of religion and recognize the complexity of ‘veil’ terminology.
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.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
Demonstrate skills in the analysis of visual and material expressions of religion
Understand the role of material culture within religious rituals and practices
Recognise the complexity and diversity of the many different styles of ‘veils’ and ‘veiling’ practices in Islam and of the range of different factors that can influence the adoption and interpretation of different ‘veiling’ practices and styles of dress among Muslim women
Understand the limitations of the terms ‘veil’, ‘Muslim clothing’ and ‘Islamic dress’ and use some relevant terminology to distinguish between different styles of ‘veiling’.
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