The perception of Muslim women has been presented through Western eyes looking into their world. The identity of females wearing the veils has been perceived as a form of oppression. Through poetry and other fictional pieces, Muslim women are revealing themselves. The veil, figuratively, which covered their lives is being lifted and the complexities of their lives are being shared by many.
In efforts to begin discussion of women and veiling, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill sponsored a "Reorienting the Veil" conference in 2013. The website which is noted below, provides an introduction to anyone interested in learning more about women and the veil.
http://veil.unc.edu/arts/visual-arts/orientalist-photography/colonial-harem/
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