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So I'm working on a short play in which the central characters are Muslim, and I have been less than successful in my research on the details of women's clothing. I was hoping someone here knows more than me. Specifically the hijab vs the chador. I am interested to know what leads a woman to wear one or the other. Is it a tribal or denominational difference (Sunni vs Shi'a)? Does it depend on the woman's circumstance? Any information would be useful. Thanks!
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The hijab is the least conservative of the coverings, and is worn in more secular parts of the muslim world (think Turkey).
The chador is a fair bit more conservative (about mid-range in the full spectrum), and is worn in fairly conservative parts of the muslim world (think Iran).
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Hijab can mean the style of modest dress, but "the" hijab is just a scarf (well, one of a few possible scarves).
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