Effects of Socioeconomic Status on Hijab Styles in Urban Iranian Women: The role of education, social class, and income in Iranian women's hijab styles [Paperback]

Fatemeh Fakhraie (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 18, 2009

The hijab is not a monolithic piece of cloth: different sects, regions, and cultures use and style Islamic head coverings in differing ways. Though much research has been done on hijab, its history, and the reasons behind wearing it, little has been done on which styles women prefer and why. This study aims to ascertain urban Iranian women's headscarf style preferences and determine whether education, social class, and income play a role in how these women choose and wear hijab styles.

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About the Author

Fatemeh Fakhraie earned her Bachelor's of Art in Editing/Journalism (2005) and her Master's of Science in Apparel Design (2008). In 2007, she founded Muslimah Media Watch, and currently serves as editor in chief. She writes and speaks internationally about issues related to race, feminism, and Islam.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: VDM Verlag (September 18, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3639191048
• ISBN-13: 978-3639191042
• Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 13.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,510,733 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)