Category: Feminism & Art

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Dress codes & modes – women’s dress in some Muslim countries and communities

This exhibition looks at the diversities and commonalities of women’s dress through space and time, highlighting the influence of many forces – class, status, region, work, religious interpretation, ethnicity, urban/rural, politics, fashion, climate etc. Dress codes are one of the crucial elements which contribute to the construction of a ‘Muslim’ identity by both local and...

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WLUML Exhibition: Dress Codes & Modes

The exhibition looks at women’s dress in some Muslim countries and communities and is a snapshot of diversities and commonalities through space and time. These highlight the influence of many forces – class, status, region, work, religious interpretation, ethnicity, urban/rural, politics, fashion, climate. We celebrate this diversity as well as our historic and contemporary similarities....

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USA: WLUML dress codes exhibition at Mount Holyoke College

Source: Department of Gender Studies, Mount Holyoke College During November 2006, the WLUML exhibition focusing on various types of dress worn by women in selected Muslim contexts, “Dress Codes and Modes”, was on display at the Department of Gender Studies at Mount Holyoke College. Website Link: http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/womst/events/dresscodesslideshow.pdf

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Canada: WLUML dress codes exhibition in Montreal – 3 to 24 August

Source:  WLUML Please join us for a unique cultural and political exhibit “”Dress codes & modes – women’s dress in some Muslim countries and communities.” Hosted by the Canadian Council of Muslim Women, Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan and Rights & Democracy. Opening Night Event, Thursday 3rd August 2006 With Special Presentation by: Aisha...

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Canada: WLUML dress codes exhibition in Calgary from 13-29 September

Source:  WLUML Please join us for a reception for the WLUML exhibition “Dress codes & modes – women’s dress in some Muslim countries and communities,” on 28 September, 5.30-7.30pm in the EVDS Gallery of the University of Calgary. This exhibition looks at the diversities and commonalities of women’s dress through space and time, highlighting the...

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Canada: WLUML dress codes exhibition in Vancouver – 23 June to 8 July

You are invited to view the WLUML exhibition “Dress codes & modes – women’s dress in some Muslim countries and communities.” Hosted by Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan – Vancouver Chapter. Space for this exhibit has been generously donated by UBC Robson Square: Hours 8:00 am – 10:00 pm Mon – Fri 8:00 am...

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Dress codes & modes – women’s dress in some Muslim countries and communities

This exhibition looks at the diversities and commonalities of women’s dress through space and time, highlighting the influence of many forces – class, status, region, work, religious interpretation, ethnicity, urban/rural, politics, fashion, climate etc. Dress codes are one of the crucial elements which contribute to the construction of a ‘Muslim’ identity by both local and...

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WLUML Exhibition: Dress codes & modes – women’s dress in some Muslim countries and communities

This exhibition looks at the diversities and commonalities of women’s dress through space and time, highlighting the influence of many forces – class, status, region, work, religious interpretation, ethnicity, urban/rural, politics, fashion, climate etc. Dress codes are one of the crucial elements which contribute to the construction of a ‘Muslim’ identity by both local and...