The Veil and Violence against Women in Islamist Societies

http://www.iheu.org/node/2776
Date Written:  2007-08-02
Publisher:  International Humanist and Ethical Union
Year Published:  2007
Resource Type:  Article
Cx Number:  CX12264

The ongoing battle between the Islamic authorities and women over the veil clearly reveals why it has become a symbol like no other of the violence women face under Islam and why 'improper' or 'bad' veiling and unveiling have become a symbol of resistance to Islam in power and its violence against women. It is for this very reason that the slogan 'neither veil nor submission' has become a rallying cry ever since the regime imposed compulsory veiling on women after expropriating and crushing the revolution to consolidate its rule.

Subject Headings

• Hijab
• Iran
• Islamic Fundamentalism
• Veil
• Violence against Women & Children
• Women in Arab World
• Women & Islam
• Women & Religion
• Women's Issues/Violence
• Women's Rights