Conversation with the Egyptian cultural historian Leila Ahmed about her new book which explores the resurgence of the Muslim veil. Since 9/11 the wearing of the veil has become a controversial symbol, often associated with the rise of radical Islam. Leila Ahmed talks about the shifts in belief and ideology which has led growing numbers of Muslim women in the East and West to cover their heads.
The Steady Erosion of Women's Rights in Egypt: A Photographic Story:
http://pajamasmedia.com/phyllischesler/2010/01/28/the-steady-erosion-of-women...
The erosion of women's rights in Egypt, illustrated:
http://www.jihadwatch.org/2010/02/the-erosion-of-womens-rights-in-egypt-illus...
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