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Investigating the Self-Perceptions and Experiences of Veiled Women in Pakistan

Author(s) -

Sidra Noor,

M. Abduh Malik

Publication year - 2021

Publication title -

journal of south asian studies

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

eISSN - 2308-7846

pISSN - 2307-4000

DOI - 10.33687/jsas.009.03.3864

Subject(s) - prejudice (legal term) , empowerment , social psychology , perception , psychology , qualitative research , islam , interpretative phenomenological analysis , sign (mathematics) , gender studies , sociology , social science , political science , law , philosophy , mathematical analysis , theology , mathematics , neuroscience

The present phenomenological study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of veil-taking women. For this purpose, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 purposefully selected Pakistani veil-taking women. Construct validity of the tool was checked through expert opinion from 5 experts from social sciences and qualitative research fields. Respondents reported three main reasons for taking the veil: Islam and Quranic values, family norms, and fashion. All the participants looked at their veil approvingly and considered it a sign of respect, freedom, and empowerment. However, some women reported that they had faced prejudice, discrimination, and stereotypical attitude due to their veil. The study suggests that wearing a veil or not should be the right of a woman. Neither should a person be ridiculed, harassed, or discriminated for taking; nor for not taking it.

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