Anna C. Korteweg and Gokce Yurdakul's "The Headscarf Debates: Conflicts of National Belonging" (original) (raw)

The Headscarf Debates: Conflicts of National Belonging, by Anna C. Korteweg and Gokce Yurdakul, explores the multifaceted debates surrounding the headscarf in four countries: France, Turkey, the Netherlands, and Germany. By comparing national narratives and incorporating the voices of Muslim women, the authors argue that the debates surrounding the headscarf reflect broader discussions of identity and belonging within these societies. The book highlights how the headscarf can signify both a threat and an opportunity for rearticulating national values, ultimately suggesting that national identity is continuously contested and transformed in the context of migration and difference.