How Long to Read The Politics of the Veil

How Long Does it Take to Read The Politics of the Veil?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 47 minutes to read The Politics of the Veil by Joan Wallach Scott

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In 2004, the French government instituted a ban on the wearing of "conspicuous signs" of religious affiliation in public schools. Though the ban applies to everyone, it is aimed at Muslim girls wearing headscarves. Proponents of the law insist it upholds France's values of secular liberalism and regard the headscarf as symbolic of Islam's resistance to modernity. The Politics of the Veil is an explosive refutation of this view, one that bears important implications for us all. Joan Wallach Scott, the renowned pioneer of gender studies, argues that the law is symptomatic of France's failure to...

How long is The Politics of the Veil?

The Politics of the Veil by Joan Wallach Scott is 224 pages long, and a total of 56,896 words.

This makes it 76% the length of the average book. It also has 70% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read The Politics of the Veil Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 10 minutes to read The Politics of the Veil aloud.

What Reading Level is The Politics of the Veil?

The Politics of the Veil is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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