{"id":566,"date":"2008-06-10T13:11:19","date_gmt":"2008-06-10T17:11:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/wnet\/wideangle\/?p=566"},"modified":"2008-06-15T16:15:44","modified_gmt":"2008-06-15T20:15:44","slug":"suppression-or-liberation-islam-hijab-and-modern-society-preparation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/wnet\/wideangle\/uncategorized\/suppression-or-liberation-islam-hijab-and-modern-society-preparation\/566\/","title":{"rendered":"Preparation"},"content":{"rendered":"

Web Sites<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Belief and Daily Lives of Muslims <\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.pbs.org\/wgbh\/pages\/frontline\/
\nteach\/muslims\/beliefs.html<\/a>
\nThis PBS Frontline Website gives a clear description on the basic beliefs of Muslims, the Five Pillars of Islam, and the role of women within the religion.<\/p>\n

The Question of Hijab: Suppression or Liberation? <\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.usc.edu\/dept\/MSA\/humanrelations\/
\nwomeninislam\/whatishijab.html<\/a>
\nThis site gives an introduction to hijab, as well as an explanation of the passages from the Qur’an that refer to it.<\/p>\n

Fashion Show? — Adventure Divas <\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.pbs.org\/adventuredivas\/iran\/dispatches\/fashion_show.html<\/a>
\nThis PBS site provides viewers with a number of images of women living in Iran.<\/p>\n

AlSundus.com Unique and Modest Clothing <\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/store.yahoo.com\/alsundus\/index.html<\/a>
\nThis is a retail sight which sells Islamic clothing and accessories.<\/p>\n

Global Connections: Middle East — The “Veil” <\/strong>
\n http:\/\/www.pbs.org\/wgbh\/globalconnections\/mideast\/questions\/women\/#the_veil<\/a>
\nThis PBS offers a video clip about the feminist perspective on wearing hijab.<\/p>\n

Young Muslim Women are Reclaiming the Hijab <\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.islamfortoday.com\/hijabcanada2.htm<\/a>
\nThis article was written by a young Muslim woman who discusses her reasons for wearing hijab and rejecting modern dress.<\/p>\n

Portrait of Ordinary Muslims: Turkey <\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.pbs.org\/wgbh\/pages\/frontline\/shows\/muslims\/portraits\/turkey.html<\/a>
\nThis PBS site includes a video clip which looks at the Turkish government and their ban on wearing hijab.<\/p>\n

Materials<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

For the class:<\/strong><\/p>\n