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{FREE} the Politics of the Veil Kindle THE POLITICS OF THE VEIL PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Joan Wallach Scott | 224 pages | 22 Aug 2010 | Princeton University Press | 9780691147987 | English | New Jersey, United States The Politics of the Veil by Joan Wallach Scott In instituting a ban on the wearing of Muslim headscarves in public schools, the author claims that France has gone too far in its policies of strict secularism and adherence to the values of republicanism in which citizenship is conceived of as an individual matter devoid of ethnic and religious content. Majstorovic, Choice. It should be read not only by those interested in the French situation but also by anyone who is concerned by the hysteria surrounding Muslims in Europe. It clarifies the ideas behind current debates on multiculturalism, assimilation and integration, and points the way towards a solution. This book is a useful reminder of both. I strongly recommend it. In doing so she has provided much food for thought and has written a book that is equally valuable to scholars and to students in a graduate or upper level undergraduate course. Because its subject matter is so pertinent to so many disciplines, the book can be used in history, sociology, anthropology, political science, gender studies, European Studies, religion, or any courses in the humanities or social sciences examining contemporary French politics and society. Joan W. Although, this book deals only with the French case, it has implications beyond the borders of that country. As Joan Wallach Scott recognizes, there are many different styles of veil, from the full body covering and face masks to the more relaxed version that only covers the hair and the neck. In addition, each has a different meaning for both those who wear them and those who are concerned about them. Nevertheless, for the sake of brevity and to reflect how the term was used during the actual debates in France, she uses the generic term veil to refer to all forms of headscarves worn by Muslim women p. As is well known, although legally the ban applied equally to all religions, its true targets were a small number of female Muslim students who insisted on wearing the veil to school. The question then is why did the veil become such a controversial political issue in French politics p. As Scott points out, these controversies did not reflect an increase in the number of students with headscarves in public schools or in the society at large. These themes are discussed in the next three chapters and dominate the bulk of the book. Chapter Two discusses racism and how it continues to be the dominant force in the French approach to immigrants, particularly those from its former Muslim colonies in North Africa. According to Scott, like their colonial predecessors, French politicians attributed the problems of poverty and marginalization among North African immigrants to their cultural inferiority caused by Islam. Consequently, they not only blamed the victims for the racism to which they were subjected but also concluded that the immigrants can only become French if they abandon Islam pp. Mar 23, Tara Calaby added it Shelves: politics , gender. This books has some important things to say, but the trouble is that they're said over and over again. It's excruciatingly repetitive. It's divided into chapters with titles like "racism" and "sexuality" but the information in each chapter seems to be the same stuff, just viewed with the different chapter lens. That said, it does provide a good overview of the reasons behind the French ban on school children wearing 'conspicuous' signs of religious identity. Apr 06, Ann Tonks rated it it was ok Shelves: islam , politics , france , headscarf-ban , secularism , owned. I was really surprised that a book published by Princeton University Press should be so narrow and so politically unsubtle in its position. It comes across as a Western apologist with Islam. I was ambivalent about the French legislation around banning the veil but this book irritated me so much, that my ambivalence has lessened - which presumably wouldn't be the author's intention. Nov 02, Patrick rated it it was amazing. A highly informative discussion and analysis of the reasoning behind French secularists' position on Islamic head wear. It masterfully and in great detail lays out the racial and cultural bias entrenched in French thinking, as well as the history relating to the place of religion. Sep 27, Drmeow rated it liked it. An interesting read - I learned quite a bit about the French psyche as well as French politics. However, like many books written by academics for non-academics it was too long and repetitive. It is basically a long essay expanded into a full length book. Aug 10, Mary added it. All I can say is that I continue to be apalled by blatant racism and ignorance in today's world. This and Switzerland's recent legislation against minarets only highlight the growing gap between the Western world and the Islamic. Apr 05, Stephanie added it. I really liked this book. I had to read it for my history class, and really enjoyed it. Mar 27, Ashley Mebert rated it liked it. Read for class but chose to skip with shortened timeline. Evidentially robust and inclusive of various political theories, but felt redundant between chapters and potentially biased. Aug 24, Charles rated it liked it Shelves: academic. Surprisingly shallow investigation on some important points, but a pretty good overview with a few very good arguments tucked in. Sutton rated it really liked it Sep 11, Daphnie rated it really liked it Sep 12, Rachel rated it really liked it Mar 23, Kerri rated it it was amazing Aug 19, Mickey Feeney rated it liked it Aug 09, Brisaca19 rated it did not like it Aug 09, Alexander W. Mahler rated it really liked it Oct 20, Melissa rated it it was amazing Jan 23, There are no discussion topics on this book yet. Readers also enjoyed. About Joan Wallach Scott. Joan Wallach Scott. Joan Scott is known internationally for writings that theorize gender as an analytic category. She is a leading figure in the emerging field of critical history. Her ground-breaking work has challenged the foundations of conventional historical practice, including the nature of historical evidence and historical experience and the role of narrative in the writing of history, and has contributed to Joan Scott is known internationally for writings that theorize gender as an analytic category. Her ground-breaking work has challenged the foundations of conventional historical practice, including the nature of historical evidence and historical experience and the role of narrative in the writing of history, and has contributed to a transformation of the field of intellectual history. Scott's recent books focus on gender and democratic politics. Books by Joan Wallach Scott. Escape the Present with These 24 Historical Romances. You know the saying: There's no time like the present In that case, we can't Read more Trivia About The Politics of t No trivia or quizzes yet. Welcome back. Un-veiling the Politics of the Veil Uh-oh, it looks like your Internet Explorer is out of date. For a better shopping experience, please upgrade now. Javascript is not enabled in your browser. Enabling JavaScript in your browser will allow you to experience all the features of our site. Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. Carefully argued, insightful and humane, Joan Scott's The Politics of the Veil is far and away the best account of France's identity crisis that was signaled by the famous headscarf affair. This is an indispensable book, transcending the particularity of French obsessions and forcing the reader to think about wider political problems that concern us all. Scott traces the history and politics of veil controversies in France and draws apart intertwined strands, starting with the legacy of racism from the colonial past. She persuasively argues for the negotiation of cultural and religious differences rather than their negation. In Canada, the Conservative government is seeking to ban the wearing of the veil at citizenship oath ceremonies, indicating that a person is only fully Canadian without the veil. In the Netherlands, the government recently approved a partial ban on face-covering Islamic veils on public transport and in public areas such as schools and hospitals. In many of these instances, the veil is ultimately viewed as an issue of security, where the veiled Muslim woman may not only be hiding weapons, but perceived as a threat to social cohesion and the very survival of liberal society. These responses reveal the coercive side of the liberal democratic state and have little to do with protecting the rights of Muslim women. The struggle over the veil bans is deeply political and not a frivolous issue as Chief Justice Dattu would have us believe. The interventions on the veil are frequently based on a pervasive assumption that it is a subordinating practice and contravenes the right to gender equality. It is unfortunate that the Students Islamic Organisation did not challenge this underlying assumption on which gender equality rests, which sets it up in opposition to the veil. They should have owned both. Advanced Search Help. Princeton University Press degruyter. Publications About Us. Joan Wallach Scott. The Politics of the Veil. Series: The Public Square, 7. Overview Contents In , the French government instituted a ban on the wearing of "conspicuous signs" of religious affiliation in public schools. Author Information. Joan Wallach Scott is the Harold F. Her books include Parite! I strongly recommend it. Majstorovic, Choice "Veil-bashing is suddenly socially acceptable among not merely tabloid-reading Little Englanders, but also metropolitan sophisticates Add to Cart.
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