Tag: muslim women
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Aubrey Westfall, Wheaton College – The Politics of the Headscarf
The headscarf worn by some Muslim women is becoming a tool of civic engagement. Aubrey Westfall, assistant professor of political science at Wheaton College, explains why wearing a religious symbol freely is an important step in self-expression. Professor Westfall studies minority politics and human rights, particularly as it applies to the politics of migration, women,…
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Aubrey Westfall, Wheaton College – The Politics of the Headscarf
The headscarf worn by some Muslim women is becoming a tool of civic engagement. Aubrey Westfall, assistant professor of political science at Wheaton College, explains why wearing a religious symbol freely is an important step in self-expression. Every one of my past and future project connects to a research agenda focused on issues relating to…