Perceptions of the veil among a group of Sudanese women: a qualitative study

The Islamic dress code has been forcibly imposed on the women in Sudan, since 1983, and many feminists researchers have criticized the practices of the veil as a tool to oppress women. This study aimed to explore a group of Sudanese women, currently living in South Africa, experiences and perceptions of the veil, whether the veil is a religious dress code or a tool that has been used to exercise inequality.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of the Western Cape

Year dc:date.issued

2004

Author dc:creator

• Wani, Catherine

Advisors dc:contributor.advisor

• Stander, Christell
• Shefer, Tamara

• Islamic clothing and dress
• Muslim women
• Clothing
• Veils
• Religious aspects
• Islam