Episode 13 - Uncovering the Decision to Cover (UTS)

28/02/2022 27 min
Episode 13 - Uncovering the Decision to Cover (UTS)

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This episode by journalism students from the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) explores the decision by Muslim women to adopt the veil to cover their hair, bodies and faces.  We hear the stories of five Muslim women from different walks of life and racial backgrounds who live across Australia. They tell us their reasons for covering-up and the struggles they go through as visible representatives of their faith in the face of increasing Islamophobia.  By simply being themselves and choosing to don the hijab, these women are Making a Difference. ProductionHosts: Sara Amir and Eve CoganReporters: Sara Amir and Arshmah JamalAudio editor: Sara AmirExecutive Producers: Sara Amir, Martin NewmanMusic‘There Is Only The Unknown Ahead' - GetMusic‘Singularity’ - Lagua Vesa‘To Bright’ - Mochas‘Cold Conclusion’ - August Wilhelmsson'Wake Up' - vitaminsound For more stories from the University of Technology:https://centralnews.com.au/