Islamic veiling in Xinjiang: the political and societal struggle to define Uyghur female adornment
The Islamic veil is arguably the most politicized piece of fabric in the world, eliciting heated debate over its significance and complex meanings. The over 10 million Muslim women in China have their own histories and cultures of veiling. This article explores the ongoing struggle between the Chine...
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Language: | English |
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University of Chicago Press
2016
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The China journal
Year: 2016, Issue: 76, Pages: 78-102 |
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Uighur
B Ethnicity B Head covering B State B China B Cause B Religious organization B Woman B Population group B Religiosity B Muslim |