The Roles of Media in Influencing Women Wearing Hijab: An Analysis

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the roles of publish media in influencing women in wearing Hijab. With the publications as well as media involvement in dissemination on Hijab styles somehow propagate women in wearing Hijab. In analysis of the roles of media in influencing women in wearing Hijab, the purpose and their awareness on fashion in Hijab have been questioned. In order to determine whether media is commercializing in Hijab modernization to influences women in wearing Hijab, a quantitative analysis have been conducted over 80 women to prove such suggestion. Findings were tabulated and the results proved that media is fully utilizing their tools in influence women wearing Hijab regardless of their real intention. Media commercializing Hijab fashion to move forward in fashion line. Muslim women are still hold onto the Islamic regulations in styling up fashion. As in the modern era today, technology helps in disseminating information or updates on modern Hijab fashion towards modern Muslim women. Modification in Hijab fashion can be accepted in this era as one of fashion styles. However, the importance or the real perspectives of Hijab should be strengthen up in order for no mislead of Islam's missionary. 

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