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Does the act of a Muslim woman wearing the veil affect how she is perceived as well as her family? Does modern feminism and the practice of wearing the hijab conflict with one another? Producer Safaa Faisal returns to her home country, Egypt, to find out why so many women are taking up the veil.
Feminism and the Veil was produced by Safaa Faisal of the BBC’s Arabic Service. It airs as part of the international documentary exchange series, crossing boundaries.
Links:
Why Feminism is AWOL on Islam
An indepth look by Kay S. Hymowitz, at the possible merge or not of feminism and Islam.
Are the Mideast revolutions bad for women's rights?
Do the recent uprisings in the Arab world for democratic governments mean equal rights for women? This article takes a look at women's rights in this region.
Syria bans face veils at universities
More traditionally Islamic communities are trying to maintain a secular identity by banning full Hijabs.
Books:
 Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arab
by: Jean Sasson 2011
Named as one of the 500 Great Books by Women since 1300, this book describes the truth that lies behind living under the veil as a Saudi royal.
 Behind The Hijab
by: Monsoon Press 2009
Articles and poems from different perspectives on the Hijab.
 Effects Of Socioeconomic Status On Hijab Styles In Urban Iranian Women
by: Fatemeh Fakhraie 2009
Although the religious significance of the Hijab has been in the spotlight, the different styles and materials they come in have been ignored until now. Fakhraie determines whether education, social class, and income play a role in how Iranian women choose and wear hijab styles.
 Feminism in Islam: Secular and Religious Convergences
by: Margot Badran 2009
A collection of essays describing feminism from the perspective of Muslim women.
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