Islam
Islam | Chapter 2 Preface
When Western societies discuss the status of women under Islam, the tradition of veiling frequently enters into the debate. Worn by most Muslim women throughout the world, the veil takes a variety of forms: The hijab covers only the hair; the black, cloaklike chador common in Iran conceals all but the face; the niqab veils the entire body and face except for a narrow opening that reveals the eyes; and the burqa, a required garment for women in Afghanistan, is allencompassing, with only a small square of netting to allow for vision.
Westerners typically regard...
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Chapter 1
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- Islamic Values Are Incompatible with Western Values
- Islamic Values Are Compatible with Western Values
- Islam Presents an Obstacle to Democracy
- Islam Does Not Present an Obstacle to Democracy
- Islam Suppresses Freedom of Speech
- Claims That Islam Suppresses Freedom of Speech Are Hypocritical
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Chapter 3
- Chapter 3 Preface
- Islamic Terrorism Poses a Threat to the United States
- The Problem of Islamic Terrorism Is Overstated
- The Islamic Doctrine of Jihad Advocates Violence
- The Islamic Doctrine of Jihad Does Not Advocate Violence
- The Media Stereotype Muslims as Terrorists
- Media Stereotypes Do Not Define the Image of Muslims
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