The Muslim community, argues a new book, is far from the unified group the media make it out to be
By Sarah Barmak
Nov 22, 2008
The Star's coverage of eight Muslim women who alleged their employer discriminated against them by requiring they hike their skirts above the knee over their pants for safety reasons is just one story that has provoked heated discussion recently. So have others about the so-called "honour killing" of Toronto teen Aqsa Parvez; the debate over girls wearing the hijab during sports; and "veiled voting" legislation.
The Star spoke with Bakht about the status of women in Islam, integration in Canada, and whether there is a single Muslim identity.
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