Veil

Name: Veil
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SKU: 9781501322778
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By Rafia Zakaria

Series: Object Lessons

Summary

In Veil, Rafia Zakaria explores the cultural, political, and historical implications of Muslim women's veiling practices. The book delves into how these practices are perceived and often misunderstood in Western contexts. Through a mix of personal narrative and broader analysis, Zakaria examines the complex symbolism of the veil, challenging stereotypes and offering a nuanced perspective on identity and empowerment.
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This compelling exploration may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intersections of cultural identity, gender, and science. The author delves into the nuanced symbolism and personal stories behind a traditional garment, offering unique insight into its varied roles throughout nature and society. If you're interested in thought-provoking discussions on representation and empowerment, this book might captivate your imagination.

Veil

In a world where visibility is power and identity is at the core of political contestation, the veil questions notions of who is and what is--Veil is a personal-philosophical exploration into how such fluidity of meaning and significance can reside in a single object.

From personal encounters with the veil in France (where it is banned) to Iran (where it is compulsory), Rafia Zakaria shows how the garment’s reputation as a pre-modern relic is fraught and up for grabs.

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Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.

The veil can be an instrument of feminist empowerment, and veiled anonymity can confer power to women. Starting from her own marriage ceremony at which she first wore a full veil, Rafia Zakaria examines how veils do more than they get credit for.

Part memoir and part philosophical investigation, Veil questions that what is seen is always good and free, and that what is veiled can only signal servility and subterfuge. From personal encounters with the veil in France (where it is banned) to Iran (where it is compulsory), Zakaria shows how the garment’s reputation as a pre-modern relic is fraught and up for grabs. The veil is an object in constant transformation, whose myriad meanings challenge the absolute truths of patriarchy.

Object Lessons is published in partnership with an essay series in The Atlantic.

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Veil by Rafia Zakaria is praised for its intricate exploration of the veil's multifaceted implications in society. The book unpacks the cultural, political, and personal dimensions of this garment through detailed analysis and personal narratives. Critics highlight Zakaria's shift from stereotypical Western perceptions to the voices of Muslim women, offering a profound, engaging perspective on the diverse meanings associated with the veil. It is regarded as a thought-provoking and essential read for gaining deeper insight into this complex topic.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781501322778

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 September 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic USA

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 120.0mm

Height: 164.0mm

Weight: 131g

Pages: 136

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Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Rafia Zakaria Science & Nature Series: Object Lessons

About the Author

Rafia Zakaria is an attorney, political philosopher, and a columnist for DAWN Pakistan. She is a frequent contributor to the Los Angeles Review of Books, The Nation, Aeon, Guernica, the New York Times, among other publications. Her book The Upstairs Wife: An Intimate History of Pakistan (2015) received acclaim in the New York Times, NPR, Ms. Magazine. Christian Science Monitor,The Boston Globe, The Toronto Star, Bustle, Hindustan Times, DNA India, Indian Express, Calcutta Statesman, Dissent and The Nation.