'It makes me feel like possibilities are endless': Meet the Muslim women using parkour to feel free
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From introducing a "burqa ban" to prohibiting employees from wearing a headscarf, Muslim women are often subject to unsolicited public opinion, where their bodies are institutionally scrutinized and policed -- many times without their consent.
In the anthology "It's Not About The Burqa," editor Mariam Khan highlights the importance of centering Muslim women in this discussion, writing that they are "more than burqas, more than hijabs, and more than society has allowed us to be until now." "We are not asking for permission any more. We are taking up space."More Related News
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