Ikhlas Saleem, Makkah Ali and Hibba Meraay
We Said We’d Never Talk About Hijab
Identity Politics podcast
Identity Politics, 2020
What's inside?
It could be the most controversial piece of clothing in the world.
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When you see a hijab – the head scarf that some Muslim women wear – you might associate sexism and paternalistic cultures. You may even pity the women wearing it and imagine they live under strict religious control. Identity Politics is a podcast about being a Muslim woman of color in America. In this episode, co-hosts Ikhlas Saleem and Makkah Ali and producer Hibba Meraay exchange their views on hijab in a casual but intelligent chat. Their varying backgrounds, stages of life and perspectives provide a nuanced view and valuable insights especially for outsiders who aren’t familiar with the customs, social pressures, and cultural and religious considerations that come up when a woman decides to be – or not to be – a hijabi.
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About the Podcast
Identity Politics is a podcast on race, gender and Muslims in America. Co-hosts Ikhlas Saleem and Makkah Ali invite guests for informal chats about issues that affect their lives as Muslims. Hibba Meraay is a producer at the podcast.
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