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The Islamic Veil: Can We Know The Other?

In a global workplace, sensitivity to cultural differences become vitally important . As the signs and symbols of cultures different from our own become more visible and influential, we are in danger of believing that what we "see" approximates some kind of accurate "truth." The Iraqi abaya, the Iranian chador and the Afghan burqa provide the context for exploring the variety of ways we may accurately and inaccurately perceive the reality of the Islamic veil. A potent, complex garment, the veil provides a window both into cultures different from our own but into the nature of perception, especially when our perceptual lens is colored by political, economic, social and religious differences.  Our clients are challenging us to be able to "read" them accurately so we can be of help to them and they be read by the workworld.

Presenter:  Kendall Dudley

Location:  Cambridge Center for Adult Education, 56 Brattle Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138.

Fee:  $10

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