Palestinian Women's Hijab

Introduction

Among Muslims the debate about hijab takes many forms. Some believe that the veil is a way of liberation in a world that oppresses women. Others feel that hijab allows women the freedom of movement while others argue that the veil only provides the illusion of protection and absolves men the responsibility of controlling their sexual behavior. I have selected this topic for my essay as I believe there is a need for much research and investigation to be done on the aspect of Hijab even though, there are discussions and debates on this issue currently.

Discussion

Social identity is modeled as a commitment mechanism, such that a religious identity limits temptation to deviate from religious norms of behavior. Our analysis suggests that veiling among Muslim women is a strategy for integration, enabling women to take up outside economic opportunities while preserving their reputation within the community. This accounts for puzzling features of the new veiling movement since the 1970s. Veiling also has surprising dynamic effects on the formation of religious values. Compulsory veiling can lead to a decline in religiosity. Bans on veiling can inhibit social integration and increase religiosity.

Hijab in Palestine Tradition

The importance and significance of the hijab varies according to the socio-cultural environment in question and according to historical era. Although currently based in the use Islam is not something specifically Islamic, in many parts of the world women cover most of your body, including the head, for reasons similar to those advanced by Muslims, and the entire Mediterranean has been widespread until recently. Veiling, by which we mean the various types of head covering and concealing forms of dress worn by Muslim women, has become a focal point for debate about multiculturalism and religion. In 2004, France introduced bans on the Muslim headscarf in public schools. This was followed by more comprehensive bans on full face veils in France and Belgium and political moves to restrict veiling in the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy, Switzerland and Egypt (e.g. Bremner 2010). The political interest has far outpaced our understanding of why women veil. In this paper, we develop a theory of veiling, drawing upon developments in behavioral economics and modern game theory that have economists well placed to contribute to such a debate. Contemporary veiling is not simply the continuation of an ancient practice, but a large scale innovation that requires explanation. In countries, such as Egypt and Turkey, the ...