: Historically, the term "akhwat" (Arabic for "sisters") referred to women involved in student-led Islamic activism (the Dakwah movement) in the 1980s. Today, it more broadly describes women who adhere to a pious Islamic lifestyle.
How young urban women use social media (Instagram/Facebook) to redefine the jilbab as "stylish" rather than "traditional." : Historically, the term "akhwat" (Arabic for "sisters")
Several authoritative studies explore the intersection of the jilbab, identity, and social issues in Indonesia: 1. From Alienation to Industrialization : Historically, the term "akhwat" (Arabic for "sisters")