Keywords
niqab, mujeres musulmanas, España, identidad, libertad, niqab, Muslim women, Spain, identity, freedom
Muslim women wearing the niqab in Spain: Dialogues around discrimination, identity and freedom
Abstract
El niqab provoca un acalorado debate en las sociedades europeas y genera intolerancia hacia las mujeres que lo llevan. Algunas de las explicaciones utilizadas para criticar esta prenda musulmana se refieren a la idea de que las mujeres usan el niqab como una forma de opresión patriarcal. Además, especialmente después de los ataques terroristas perpetrados por extremistas islámicos, el niqab se considera un símbolo de radicalización religiosa. Realizamos 10 relatos comunicativos de la vida cotidiana con mujeres musulmanas vestidas con el niqab en España, para explorar las experiencias adversas que enfrentan, así como las formas de transformarlas. Nuestro análisis, informado por un enfoque comunicativo, reveló diferentes formas de discriminación, como prejuicios, agresiones personales y aislamiento social. Además, reveló algunas oportunidades para transformar estas experiencias, a través de la igualdad de diferencias, el diálogo igualitario y el apoyo de organizaciones religiosas. En última instancia, nuestros hallazgos ilustraron la defensa persistente de los participantes de su derecho a expresar su identidad religiosa.
The niqab provokes a heated debate in European societies and generates intolerance towards women who wear it. Some of the explanations used to criticize this Muslim garment refer to the idea that women wear the niqab as a form of patriarchal oppression. Furthermore—especially after the terrorist attacks perpetrated by Islamic extremists—the niqab is seen as a symbol of religious radicalization. We carried out 10 communicative daily life stories with Muslim women wearing the niqab in Spain, to explore the adverse experiences that they face, as well as the ways to transform them. Our analysis, informed by a communicative approach, revealed different forms of discrimination, such as prejudice, personal attacks and social isolation. Furthermore, it revealed some opportunities to transform these experiences, through the equality of differences, the egalitarian dialogue, and the support of faith-based organizations. Ultimately, our findings illustrated participants’ persistent defense of their right to express their religious identity.
The niqab provokes a heated debate in European societies and generates intolerance towards women who wear it. Some of the explanations used to criticize this Muslim garment refer to the idea that women wear the niqab as a form of patriarchal oppression. Furthermore—especially after the terrorist attacks perpetrated by Islamic extremists—the niqab is seen as a symbol of religious radicalization. We carried out 10 communicative daily life stories with Muslim women wearing the niqab in Spain, to explore the adverse experiences that they face, as well as the ways to transform them. Our analysis, informed by a communicative approach, revealed different forms of discrimination, such as prejudice, personal attacks and social isolation. Furthermore, it revealed some opportunities to transform these experiences, through the equality of differences, the egalitarian dialogue, and the support of faith-based organizations. Ultimately, our findings illustrated participants’ persistent defense of their right to express their religious identity.
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