Graduation Date
Spring 2017
Document Type
Dissertation/Thesis
Program
Master of Arts degree with a major in Applied Anthropology
Committee Chair Name
Dr. Mary Scoggin
Committee Chair Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Second Committee Member Name
Dr. Marissa Ramsier
Second Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Third Committee Member Name
Ms. Rebecca Robertson
Third Committee Member Affiliation
HSU Faculty or Staff
Subject Categories
Anthropology
Abstract
This thesis examines through qualitative data how the dominant narrative shapes the experiences of women in France who wear hijab and in the United States who wear hijab or niqab at educational institutions. This research focuses on what roles do cultural symbolism, colonial ideology and political propaganda play in continuing the dominant narrative in this context in both France and the United States. This study further advocates based on its findings that educational institutions must promote more cross-cultural dialog and a larger representation of accurate depictions of Muslim women. This research states that this can be achieved through “decolonizing” the curriculum and having more curriculum flexibility in regards to reading choices.
Citation Style
MLA
Recommended Citation
Ruprecht, Katherine, "Examining veiled muslim women's experiences in educational institutions in France and the United States and decolonizing the curriculum to reflect their stories" (2017). Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects. 29.
https://digitalcommons.humboldt.edu/etd/29