Five British women share their personal experiences of facing discrimination in the UK because they wear the hijab.
Islamophobia has reared its ugly head, notably during race riots in Britain in August 2024. Attacks on Muslims and mosques across the United Kingdom have also surged since October 7, 2023.
Women have been just as much a target of abuse as men.
In this film, based entirely on their own testimonies, five British Muslim women candidly share their experiences in often emotional and intimate interviews. They challenge Western perceptions of the hijab as a symbol of female oppression, instead describing it as a powerful expression of their faith and a defining feature of their identity as strong, independent women.
These women recount the struggles they face in seeking dignity and respect within British society, where they are often subjected to insults, attacks, and discrimination, particularly in the job market. This film explores why many Muslim women choose to wear the hijab while also offering a snapshot of contemporary British attitudes toward Islam and the realities of discrimination in the UK today.
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