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The veil is an object that tends to instigate profound and diverse feelings. Its practice and meaning have been greatly abused throughout history. Within the context of the West the question one might ask: "In a free country, why are women choosing to veil?" In a very intimate and meditative mode, three Muslim women reflect around issues of cultural memory, identity, self-censorship, feminism, politics and media. By appreciating the personal and experiential...
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On the outside, Turkey has a thriving democracy, but there is a debate over laws that ban religious displays in government institutions. How much of a role should religion play in government? The hijab - traditional headscarf worn by Muslim women- spans both sides of this debate.