90 likes | 284 Views
The identity of Syrian women in Western society . Introductory words. The problem of identity Religious, social and ethnic identity of Syrian women in Western society The veil as a symbol of belonging to a particular group The attitude of Western society to a different worldview and lifestyle
E N D
Introductory words • The problem of identity • Religious, social and ethnic identity of Syrian women in Western society • The veil as a symbol of belonging to a particular group • The attitude of Western society to a different worldview and lifestyle • Western society women`s view • Syrian society women`s view
What is identity? • Definition • Identity as a “shared diversity” • Syrian majorities • Syrian minorities
Religious, social and personal identity of Syrian women • Faith • Religion • Moral values
Islamic women`s view and West women`s view – convergences and crossroads • Two different positions • Family • Political movements
Syrian women are regaining their identity and social role through the veil • The institution of veiling
The history of veil and its symbolic role • The veil in Christian tradition • The veil in Jewish tradition • The veil in Muslim tradition
What happens in Syria in 2010? • Banning the veil in Syria in 2010 • Statistics