Author(s): Abella Vázquez, Carlos Manuel
Journal: Athenea digital
ISSN 1578-8946
Issue: 11;
Start page: 83;
Date: 2007;
Original page
Keywords: multiculturalism | veil debate | discourse analysis | press
ABSTRACT
he veil debate is a paradigmatic example of the complicated political, social and media issue raised by multiculturalism. In this article I analyze the main arguments in favour and against the use of hijab in general, and specifically to its use in school. At the same time, I will examine the Spanish debate on the veil, which took place in 2002, when Fatima, a Moroccan girl, tried to attend school wearing the hijab. I will centre my analysis on editorials published by the three main Spanish newspapers.
Journal: Athenea digital
ISSN 1578-8946
Issue: 11;
Start page: 83;
Date: 2007;
Original page
Keywords: multiculturalism | veil debate | discourse analysis | press
ABSTRACT
he veil debate is a paradigmatic example of the complicated political, social and media issue raised by multiculturalism. In this article I analyze the main arguments in favour and against the use of hijab in general, and specifically to its use in school. At the same time, I will examine the Spanish debate on the veil, which took place in 2002, when Fatima, a Moroccan girl, tried to attend school wearing the hijab. I will centre my analysis on editorials published by the three main Spanish newspapers.
