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The Power of the Veil: Reviews Editors' Introduction.

Authors :
Shirvani, Sheida
Sreberny, Annabelle
Moorti, Sujata
Ross, Karen
Source :
Feminist Media Studies; Jul2002, Vol. 2 Issue 2, p267-272, 6p
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Presents two first-person commentaries that offer critiques of the definitions and significance of the veil and signals dramatic ways in which media coverage of Afghani women, following September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, has given complex meanings to them. Significance of the veil to Moslem women; Implications of British media's representation of 'burqa' in Afghanistan; Perception of Westerners about the veil.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14680777
Volume :
2
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Feminist Media Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
7401692
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/14680770220150908