Muslim Women and the "Somewhere in America" Video

The Brian Lehrer Show | Dec 5, 2013

A video of several young Muslim women wearing hijabs has ignited a debate about the portrayal of Muslim identity, fashion, and modesty. Sana Saaed, senior online editor for The Islamic Monthly, who wrote the piece, "Somewhere in America, Muslim Women are Cool" talks about her criticisms of the video's purpose and depiction of Muslim normalcy.

And Rabia Chaudry, columnist for the Muslim Channel at Patheos, and an attorney, discusses her piece, "Somewhere on the Internet, Muslim Women are Being Shamed", and her view of why the video's message is positive. Plus: we take calls from Muslim women on their reaction to the video.

 

 

 

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