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Book Description
In a world where personal faith intersects with public policy, Muslim women who choose to wear headscarves find themselves at the center of heated legal and political battles. Hilal Elver presents a comprehensive examination of how this deeply personal expression of religious devotion has become a flashpoint for broader debates about identity, belonging, and freedom in modern society.
Through careful analysis of court cases and legislative decisions across Turkey, France, Germany, the United States, and other nations, Elver reveals how well-intentioned principles like secularism and women's rights have sometimes been used to exclude devout Muslim women from full participation in public life. Her research exposes the complex web of social pressures, from immigration concerns to security fears, that influence how judges and lawmakers approach these sensitive cases.
Rather than simply documenting the problem, Elver offers a path forward through critical legal theory. She demonstrates how thoughtful changes in law can address the underlying social conditions that shape both religious expression and women's roles in contemporary society. Her work illuminates the tension between protecting individual freedoms and managing societal concerns, while advocating for legal frameworks that honor genuine human rights commitments.
This scholarly yet accessible exploration invites readers to consider how legal systems can better serve both religious liberty and social harmony in our increasingly diverse world.
Who Is This For?
đ Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~7 hours)
đ Length: 265 pages
What You'll Discover
- â Explore Social aspects
- â Explore SlĂśjor
- â Explore Säkularismus
- â Explore Sekularism
- â Explore Sociala aspekter
- â Explore Schleier
- â Explore Kontroverse
- â Explore Hijab (islamisk klädedräkt)
