Friday 23 April 2021
A hijab, the headscarf worn by some Muslim women, is often seen as a symbol of oppression. Except these hijabis are proving how the garment is just that - something they choose to wear - making it more visible on television screens, in sports and public service. By existing where their presence is “unexpected”, these women are a powerful reminder that they can “take up space” in important rooms and how a woman’s decision to dress as she pleases is solely her business.
Lifestyle As France votes to ban the hijab for under-18s, these Muslim women reveal why they choose to wear – or not wear – the hijab in today s society