Understanding the Hijab Post-9/11

After 9/11, there was a notable increase in second-generation Muslim women in the U.S. choosing to wear the hijab. This decision often went against family expectations and challenged stereotypes that hijab-wearing is forced. Many women sought to assert their identity as both American and Muslim, especially in the face of post-9/11 discrimination. The hijab's meaning varies across different contexts, requiring a nuanced understanding beyond stereotypes.

What significant change occurred among second-generation Muslim women in the U.S. after 9/11?

• They began wearing the hijab.

• They changed their religion.

• They stopped wearing the hijab.

• They moved to the Middle East.

How did the families of the students react to them wearing the hijab?

• They were supportive.

• They were indifferent.

• They were dismayed.

• They encouraged it.

Why did some women choose to wear the hijab after 9/11?

• To rebel against their families.

• To find a sense of identity.

• To avoid discrimination.

• To follow a new fashion trend.

What did one woman want to demonstrate by wearing the hijab?

• That she was different from her peers.

• That she wanted to move to the Middle East.

• That she rejected American values.

• That she could be a good Muslim, American, and friend.

How is the hijab perceived differently in the U.S. compared to the Middle East?

• It is banned in both regions.

• It is seen as a fashion statement in the U.S.

• It is misunderstood in the U.S. and has legal implications in the Middle East.

• It is mandatory in both regions.

What does the speaker suggest is necessary to understand the hijab's significance?

• A comparison with other religious symbols.

• A superficial glance at its history.

• A deeper look into its meaning for women.

• A focus on its fashion aspects.