Islamophobia, victimisation and the veil
Book Description
This groundbreaking study illuminates the daily realities faced by Muslim women who choose to wear the veil, revealing how their spiritual practice intersects with social challenges in contemporary society. Through careful empirical research, author Irene Zempi uncovers the persistent patterns of discrimination and hostility that veiled Muslim women encounter in public spaces, transforming what should be routine activities into potential sources of anxiety and harm.
The research demonstrates how acts of prejudice against veiled women extend far beyond isolated incidents, creating an ongoing atmosphere of vulnerability that affects not only the women themselves but ripples through their families and broader communities. From intimidating stares to verbal harassment, these seemingly minor encounters accumulate into significant emotional burdens that shape how Muslim women navigate their daily lives while maintaining their religious convictions.
Zempi's work offers crucial insights into the intersection of faith, identity, and social justice, examining how women's commitment to their spiritual beliefs can make them targets of misunderstanding and hostility. The study reveals the resilience required to maintain one's religious practice in the face of societal pressure, while highlighting the need for greater awareness and protection of religious freedom.
This essential resource provides valuable perspectives for anyone seeking to understand the complex relationship between personal faith expression and social acceptance in diverse communities.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~3 hours)
📄 Length: 109 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore SOCIAL SCIENCE / Islamic Studies
- ✓ Explore Social conditions
- ✓ Explore Muslim women
- ✓ Explore SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies
- ✓ Explore Crimes against
- ✓ Explore Women, crimes against
- ✓ Explore Ethnic relations
- ✓ Explore Islamophobia
