Islamic veil bans: the gender equality justification and empirical evidence
Book chapter
Howard, E. 2014. Islamic veil bans: the gender equality justification and empirical evidence. in: Brems, E. (ed.) The experiences of face veil wearers in Europe and the law Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press. pp. 206-217
Chapter title | Islamic veil bans: the gender equality justification and empirical evidence |
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Authors | Howard, E. |
Abstract | This chapter examines the argument that bans on the wearing of Islamic head scarves and veils are necessary for the promotion of gender equality. It argues that this is based on a stereotypical view of the women who wear these garments as being oppressed and pressured into wearing them by men. This ignores the empirical evidence which shows that there are many different reasons why women wear headscarves and veils. And, even if some women and girls are pressured into wearing headscarves or veils, bans could well be counterproductive and work against their emancipation, potentially increasing their isolation from society. |
Research Group | Law and Politics |
Page range | 206-217 |
Book title | The experiences of face veil wearers in Europe and the law |
Editors | Brems, E. |
Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
Place of publication | Cambridge, UK |
Series | Cambridge Studies in Law and Society |
ISBN | |
Hardcover | 9781107058309 |
Publication dates | |
Sep 2014 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 14 Oct 2014 |
Output status | Published |
Web address (URL) | https://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/law/human-rights/experiences-face-veil-wearers-europe-and-law?format=HB |
Language | English |
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