Unveiling Hijab: Exploring the Meaning and Misconceptions
Women of Cover
A closer look into hijab, it’s meaning, and common misconceptions
By: Renad Suqi
What is Hijab?
Trilateral Root Word and Meaning
ح
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ج
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ب
‘hijab’ –Arabic word meaning “covering”
Political and Social Controversy
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Hijab has come to signify much more than just a piece of cloth
to cover the head.
•
Besides it being a religious symbol to many Muslim women, in
recent years it has become a sign for social and political
movements around the world.
•
One prime example of this ( outside the U.S) is Iran.
1979 Revolution and it’s Effects on
Women.
In 1936, Reza Shah outlawed the
wearing of the veil(hijab)
•
The educated/upper class inherited
western dress, education, and
economic policies
1979 Revolution and it’s
Effects on Women.
That wasn’t the case for the poor/
working class women, many of
whom continued to practice veiling
despite political overrule.
Because veiling was outlawed,
these women were forced to stay in
their homes or risk having their veils
removed and being detained by
police.
The Veil became a symbol
for the religious vs.
political power in Iran
•
The populist movement of 1979 overthrew
the Shah and established the modern day
republic.
•
This political shift in power led to the
instatement of new laws
•
One being the compulsory veiling of women.
Hijab and the West
•
In the U.S, the first amendment protects the freedom of religion and therefore protects the
right to wear hijab.
•
What many Muslim women battle in the U.S are the stereotyping, perception, and media
representation of veiled women.
•
Many of these false perceptions are derived from political and social issues in the east (ex:
Iran)
•
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1x5Zu18f7U
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While watching this video, make a list of key points that stood
out to you
High school Junior forced to sit out of basketball due to her headscarf
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/highschools/after-
playing-all-season-maryland-girl-held-out-of-basketball-game-
for-wearing-a-hijab/2017/03/13/63fe82be-0767-11e7-8884-
96e6a6713f4b_story.html?utm_term=.2292c54009dd
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10 minutes to read article, split into groups of 3-4 ( 10 min)
•
Pick a phrase that stand out and explain why it did.
•
Group question: “ how would you solve this issue?”
Women of Cover provides a detailed examination of hijab, delving into its significance, trilateral root word, historical context, and modern-day controversies. The articles touch on the political and social implications of hijab, particularly in Iran, following the 1979 revolution. Hijab's complex intersection with religious, social, and political spheres, as well as its portrayal in Western societies, is explored. A video link is also included to further enhance understanding of the topic.
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Women of Cover A closer look into hijab, it s meaning, and common misconceptions By: Renad Suqi
Trilateral Root Word and Meaning - - hijab Arabic word meaning covering
Political and Social Controversy Hijab has come to signify much more than just a piece of cloth to cover the head. Besides it being a religious symbol to many Muslim women, in recent years it has become a sign for social and political movements around the world. One prime example of this ( outside the U.S) is Iran.
1979 Revolution and it s Effects on Women. In 1936, Reza Shah outlawed the wearing of the veil(hijab) The educated/upper class inherited western dress, education, and economic policies
1979 Revolution and its Effects on Women. That wasn t the case for the poor/ working class women, many of whom continued to practice veiling despite political overrule. Because veiling was outlawed, these women were forced to stay in their homes or risk having their veils removed and being detained by police.
The Veil became a symbol for the religious vs. political power in Iran The populist movement of 1979 overthrew the Shah and established the modern day republic. This political shift in power led to the instatement of new laws One being the compulsory veiling of women.
Hijab and the West In the U.S, the first amendment protects the freedom of religion and therefore protects the right to wear hijab. What many Muslim women battle in the U.S are the stereotyping, perception, and media representation of veiled women. Many of these false perceptions are derived from political and social issues in the east (ex: Iran)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1x5Zu18f7U While watching this video, make a list of key points that stood out to you
High school Junior forced to sit out of basketball due to her headscarf https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/highschools/after- playing-all-season-maryland-girl-held-out-of-basketball-game- for-wearing-a-hijab/2017/03/13/63fe82be-0767-11e7-8884- 96e6a6713f4b_story.html?utm_term=.2292c54009dd 10 minutes to read article, split into groups of 3-4 ( 10 min) Pick a phrase that stand out and explain why it did. Group question: how would you solve this issue?
