Franklin, M. I.. 2011. 'Visible Veil Dressing & the Gender Geopolitics of ‘What Not To Wear’'. In: International Studies Association Annual Conference. Montreal, Canada. [Conference or Workshop Item]

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This essay critically reflects on ‘Burkha Ban’ legislation in Europe and surrounding public controversies by drawing links between the visual aesthetics of makeover reality TV, the veil, and the cultural politics of ‘visibly Muslim’ dress in western societies. In all cases we see women’s bodies and comportment under increasing scrutiny at the intersection of post 9/11 geopolitics, the global fashion industry, national identity, and everyday life.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Keywords:	'Burka-Ban' legislation, veil dressing, feminism, popular culture, fashion
Departments, Centres and Research Units:	Media, Communications and Cultural Studies
Dates:	Date Event March 2011 ["eprint_fieldopt_dates_date_type_shown" not defined]
Event Location:	Montreal, Canada
Item ID:	6473
Date Deposited:	05 Mar 2012 11:39
Last Modified:	29 Apr 2020 15:32
URI:	https://research.gold.ac.uk/id/eprint/6473

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