It’s Not About The Burqa
Edited by: Mariam Khan
The media and public opinion often passes judgement on Muslim women – they’re submissive, they need liberating, etcetera. They pass judgement on them without including them in the conversation, without asking about they’re experiences of the world or why they choose to wear hijab or the burqa.
In response to them being left out of a conversation revolving around them, Mariam Khan has curated this interesting and insightful collection of essays in which Muslim women talk about their experiences, lay out the reasons behind their decisions, and write about instances in which they have been discriminated against and marginalised.
The sum of all these essays is a comprehensive look at the experiences of Muslim women in Western democracies. It is truly eye-opening read which will no doubt get you thinking! In a country that prides itself on its tolerance and equality, It’s Not About the Burqa raises important questions about how inclusive our society really is.
> Naomi Round
