By — P. J. Tobia P. J. Tobia Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/young-western-muslim-women-choosing-full-face-veil Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Why young, western Muslim women are choosing the full face veil Nation Aug 14, 2015 2:52 PM EDT Zainab bint Younis is a young, muslim blogger who lives near Vancouver and describes herself as goth steam-punk. She also wears a niqab, the full face veil with a narrow slit at the eyes. This week’s Shortwave explores the cultural and religious motivations of veiling, as well as the difficulty of eating french fries with one’s face completely covered. We’re joined by Younus, who blogs at The Salafi Feminist and Nancy Youseff of The Daily beast. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — P. J. Tobia P. J. Tobia P.J. Tobia is a Foreign Affairs Producer at PBS NewsHour, covering the Middle East and North Africa. He is also the host and producer of the foreign affairs podcast "Shortwave." Prior to this Tobia spent two years in Afghanistan covering Afghan politics, life and the U.S.-led war. @PJTobia
Zainab bint Younis is a young, muslim blogger who lives near Vancouver and describes herself as goth steam-punk. She also wears a niqab, the full face veil with a narrow slit at the eyes. This week’s Shortwave explores the cultural and religious motivations of veiling, as well as the difficulty of eating french fries with one’s face completely covered. We’re joined by Younus, who blogs at The Salafi Feminist and Nancy Youseff of The Daily beast. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now