The Veil

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This paper, written in the form of a letter, addresses the topic of the controversial veil the Muslim female is required to wear. The author explains, form a personal point of view, the veil and its value to Muslim women. The paper contends that the veil is a true expression of the women's expression and freedom of choice.

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"In essence, the hijab means different things to different women. Many find the veil a sacred right, an honor to wear, while others have rejected it completely. Some women are under the impression that in order to embrace the modern feminist movement, one must remove the veil as it represents too much tradition or takes away from freedom. I believe this to not be the case. For the modern Islamic woman, there are many choices. The hijab represents her religious choice to share that side of herself with the public. In no way, does it underscore her ability to express herself. In many ways, it exhibits her power. By wearing a veil, the woman is telling the world what she values and this makes her more powerful than the Western women, naked and exposed to the world."

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