The social status of Muslim women in contemporary society: headscarf deadlock in Turkey as a case study

Demirel, Serdar (2009) The social status of Muslim women in contemporary society: headscarf deadlock in Turkey as a case study. In: Muslim women in contemporary societies: reality and opportunities. IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 283-306. ISBN 9789833855995

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Abstract

Introduction: Almost two-thirds of Turkish women wear a headscarf. This is a reality of Turkish society. But, the headscarf is banned in universities, public schools, Parliament, and among public servants and professionals. It is quite difficult to understand how....

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Additional Information:	5277/5005
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Muslim women, headscarf deadlock, Turkey
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman > HQ1101 Women. Feminism
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of General Studies
Depositing User:	Mrs. Wan Salwati Wan Salleh
Date Deposited:	20 Sep 2011 15:20
Last Modified:	20 Sep 2011 17:00
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/5005

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