February 3, 2006
A Symbol of Oppression, or a Sign of Faith?
Turkey's controversial ban on head scarves, many students say, often harms women more than it helps them
It is a cold day here, and forecasters are predicting snow. But the frigid temperatures are not the reason for the wool hats pulled snugly over the heads of several young women as they make their way across the campus of Istanbul Technical University, on the outskirts of Turkey's main metropolis. These students are observant Muslims who believe that their religion requires them to
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