AbstractThe dominant worldview, particularly the Western one, of women in abayas, shailas, and niqabs is that these garments are symbols of oppression. This idea is explored, along with other cultural notes from the country of Qatar.KeywordsIslamMiddle EastoppressionwomenReferences1. El Guindi, F. ( 1999). Veil: Modesty, privacy and resistance. New York, NY: Berg.
