Hijab Di Indonesia

Qibtiyah, Alimatul (2019) Hijab Di Indonesia. The Conversation (11). pp. 1-3.

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Abstract

The hijab, a veil worn by Muslim women to cover their heads, has become more popular in Indonesia in the last two decades. History records that the hijab-wearing culture in Indonesia goes back to the 17th century. However, despite many Indonesian women wearing it, controversies surround the hijab. A principal in Riau province triggered a backlash for suggesting all female students wear a hijab even though they were not all Muslims. Meanwhile, the public was furious when a female athlete from Aceh was disqualified for wearing a hijab in the judo ring at the 2018 Asian Para Games. This article aims to analyse how hijab-wearing culture in Indonesia has changed and why it remains a source of controversy.

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