15. Bölüm: Let’s Talk About The Hijab

<p>The hijab has become a political lightning rod recently, which has perhaps made some people shy about asking any questions, for fear of stirring controversy or offending the wearer.&nbsp;</p> <p>But our guest this week, Efnan Han, has very graciously agreed to not be offended by any questions and guide us through both the basics and intricacies of wearing a headscarf. On top of being very patient, Efnan is also a news presenter at TRT World and the first hijabi woman to present news on any international channel.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I hope it goes without saying that everyone's experience with the hijab is unique and personal. Efnan isn't a religious authority and isn't speaking on behalf of all hijabi women everywhere. She's simply sharing her own story&nbsp;so that we can begin to have a more open and hopefully more understanding conversation by both sides.&nbsp;</p> <p>If you want to read more about Turkey's complicated relationship with the hijab, here are some <u>starting points</u>:</p> <p>- <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2016/02/08/cover-story-personal-history-elif-batuman" target="_blank"><em>The head scarf, modern Turkey, and me</em></a><em> </em>by Elif Batuman in The New Yorker</p> <p>- <a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/in_depth/world/2002/islamic_world/2144316.stm" target="_blank"><em>Turkey: Battle of the Head Scarf </em></a>by Roger Hardy in the BBC</p> <p>- <a href="https://www.fairobserver.com/region/middle_east_north_africa/nathaniel-handy-turkey-news-turkish-hijab-headscarf-muslim-women-islam-world-news-today-73401/" target="_blank"><em>Why Headscarves Matter So Much To Turkey</em></a><em> </em>by Nathaniel Handy in Fair Observer&nbsp;</p> <p>- <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/13/style/balaclavas-muslim-women-hijab.html" target="_blank"><em>Balaclavas Are Trendy, but for Some Muslim Women It's More Complicated</em></a><em> </em>by in The New York Times</p>