Publisher's Synopsis
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Hijab refers to the religious and legal modesty required by Muslim clothing for both men and women, and specifically points to the headgear that Muslim women must wear. The concepts of Namus and Purdah are important in understanding the sex segregation in Muslim countries. This book explores that separation between males and females through the clothing laws and practices. Included are the European Union controversies regarding religious headgear. Project Webster represents a new publishing paradigm, allowing disparate content sources to be curated into cohesive, relevant, and informative books. To date, this content has been curated from Wikipedia articles and images under Creative Commons licensing, although as Project Webster continues to increase in scope and dimension, more licensed and public domain content is being added. We believe books such as this represent a new and exciting lexicon in the sharing of human knowledge.
