Headscarves

Eurozine – Headscarves, generals, and Turkish democracy – Niels Kadritzke

Turkey Fights For A Secular Islam « Unambiguously Ambidextrous 2008

Headscarves for women are mandatory, entertainment centres are limited, and sex segregation – from beaches, to public benches, to supermarket queues – is widespread.

It’s those noisy high heels « Gin&Comment 2008

Headscarves and long coats can be removed, and many restraints are also thrown off as women speak to each other about politics.

2009 June 12 « Sigmund, Carl and Alfred 2009

Headscarves and long coats can be removed, and many restraints are also thrown off as women speak to each other about politics.

Iran’s Michelle Obama: The Woman Ahmadinejad Should Fear « Sigmund, Carl and Alfred 2009

Headscarves are very common in decidedly non-Islamic cultures, including Catholic cultures.

The Volokh Conspiracy » “Aggressively” Following Someone in a Car for Several Blocks Because of Her Religion = Felony: 2009

Headscarves don't belong in a 21st century democracy - but what it actually is is dishonest.

Smoking Guns and the Morality of Parliamentary Privilege 2008

Headscarves are a test: a test of Western tolerance for legitimate differences among cultures and societies and within them.

Amitai Etzioni: Let Them Wear Scarves 2008

Headscarves are said to be the insignia of the enemy, somewhat like the headgear of gangs (whether these should be banned, as they are in some cities, is a question for another day).

Amitai Etzioni: Let Them Wear Scarves 2008

Headscarves are also banned in government buildings and hospitals.

CNN Transcript May 30, 2006 2006

GRAPHIC: Turkish Women Who Wear Headscarves: 1999, 73 percent; 2006, 63 percent.

CNN Transcript Nov 28, 2006 2006