"According to many feminist scholars in subaltern studies, a continuous focus on veiling is an extension of male-oriented colonial perspectives […]. Indeed, very little or no attention is paid to any image that may puzzle the colonial perspective such as the fact that a Muslim country (Turkey) sent more female athletes than male ones to London 2012."
Portrayal of Muslim female athletes in the media: Diversity in Sport  (via redlightpolitics)
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