Hijab and Muslim religious identity expression among Egyptian women in the Pacific Northwest

Manal Shaheen; Linda Arthur Bradley; Ting Chi

Culture

Hijab and Muslim religious identity expression among Egyptian women in the Pacific Northwest

Authors: Manal Shaheen (Washington State University) , Linda Arthur Bradley (Washington State University) , Ting Chi (Washington State University)

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine the symbolic meaning of modest dress (referred to in a general sense as hijab) to Egyptian Muslim women living in America’s Pacific Northwest. In the diaspora, where Egyptian garments are not available, the women must mix headscarves with Western fashion, but it must be modest. Muslim women living in the USA need to integrate requirements for religious modesty when shopping for Western fashion which does not place a high value on modesty.

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How to Cite: Shaheen, M. , Bradley, L. A. & Chi, T. (2015) “Hijab and Muslim religious identity expression among Egyptian women in the Pacific Northwest”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings. 72(1).