Liberal do-gooders will tell you one of two things about the Burqa, it is either the symbol of female repression that we must gently encourage Muslims to adandon, or it is simply evidence of the kinds of interesting cultural difference that will make Australia a great country. We don't care much for Liberal do-gooders, or their arguments. We are free to demand and force an end to such medieval customs in a modern country like Australia. We also think that Australia is already great, and not because it tolerates backward "cultural" practices. Most fair minded Australians already agree with us. But what most fair-minded Australians are also coming to realise is that the Burqa represents a real menace to our society and the time for action is …show more content…
The equality of women is a core Australian value and anyone whose culture allows such repression is simply out of step with the values of the nation he has chosen to live in. We must simply disallow such practices — we must ban the Burqa. The wishy—washy notion that cultural diversity should allow for Burqa wearing is just wrong. Immigrants should not come here to recreate their old world and close themselves off from real Australian culture. They should come here to participate and contribute to the freedoms and values that have built our great nation. The Burqa stops integration and diversity - we must ban the Burqa. The Burqa is the tool of criminals. We know that the ability to hide your identity encourages criminal actions. The cases in Mainbrace show us this, terrorist suicide bombers using the Burqa show us this, Muslim motorists hiding from prosecution when they speed shows us this. We don't allow motorcyclists to wear their helmets and hide their faces in banks or at petrol stations, why should we allow muslims? Recent polls tell is that 81% of Australians are against wearing the Burqa in public. They know the solution to this threat to our safety — we must ban the
...th her point of view. Dr. Hargey also pokes fun at Muslims by insinuating that clearly-thing Muslims will not oppose the ban. Another example of ethos is the passage first cited as a logical appeal—the statement that “many eloquent, equally educated Muslim religious… women insist that the Koran does not mandate that women cover their faces… Leading Islamic scholars agree with them.” This passage, while mostly a logos appeal, subtly boosts Chesler’s credibility because practicing Muslim men and women recognize the burqas and niqabs are not required by the Koran. Because these men and women, simultaneously educated and religious, acknowledge that burqas are optional, readers can begin to support the argument, too, as it comes from reputable sources.
“Mariam had never before worn a burqa...The padded headpiece felt tight and heavy on her skull, and it was strange seeing the world through a mesh screen.” (pg 72). The burqa in this book is a symbol of how Mariam, Laila were forced against their will to wear a piece of cloth that stole their identity from them. Burqas are a way to hide women so that husbands are reassured that their wife is not looked at by other men. It is a way for men to control their wives and become dominant. This is not always true for all women, but for the women in this book it is.
For some women wearing a veil is not something that is forced on them but rather a choice of their own. Martha Nussbaum and Maysan Haydar are both authors that try to explain their reasoning that veiling isn't an oppressive tool used against women. Martha Nussbaum's article “Veiled Threats”, is a political and philosophical take on why banning the burqa is a violation of human rights. On the other hand Maysan Haydar’s article “Don’t Judge a Muslim Girl by Her Covering”, is a more humorous and personal take on why veiling shouldn't be as judged or stereotyped. Though Nussbaum and Haydar have equal goals this essay is being used to understand the main argument, claims and whether or not each article has any weaknesses.
Voltaire’s objections to the state imposed religion of 18th century France would hold true for the militant secularism of today. Toleration is foundational to a healthy society- “tolerance has never provoked a civil war; intolerance has covered the Earth in carnage” (Treatise on Tolerance). Banning the veil, like all attempts to create a more homogenous society, is doomed to fail. Any ban encourages Islamophobia and feeds extremism by stigmatizing Muslims. Instead we must “focus on the creation of mechanisms designed to help women escape subjugation and domestic abuse, leave oppressive family structures without the fear of violent reprisals, as well as equip them with tools to better integrate within society and ensure their autonomy” (National Secular Society). Banning the veil is ultimately more of a threat to society than the veil itself. The future stability of Europe hangs in the
Advance Australia’s second premise is partially acceptable. This is because the burqa can enable these people to hide their identities and therefore allowing one to be encouraged in committing criminal activities because of being kept anonymous. In this
The burqa is a type of head covering that also veils the face as well as the body. Many western feminists use the burqa to justify their saving of Muslim women without understanding the burqa and why women choose to wear it. This concept of saving Muslim women gives western feminists the satisfaction of being superior. Western feminists have been trying to save Muslim women for years.
The author of this essay thinks it is ridiculous that women cannot wear their hijab in certain places around the world. Many people think the hijab is not necessary. However, it is part of what Muslim women believe. She explains in her essay, "So next time you hear about a hijab ban think about your best pair of jeans or your faded t-shirt with the logo of your favorite band" (Fakhraie 461). A hijab is just like every other piece of clothing that covers up the body. It can be part of their religion, or they can wear a hijab just because they like how it
The burqa affects women negatively and positively, in both emotional and physical aspects, and is seen as a universal symbol of oppression which can arguably be taken to the extreme for the benefit of other countries. The physical effects of Muslim dress can be positive, but mostly negative; Journalists contend that burqas can lessen the hassle when dealing with one’s physical appearance, but can negatively affect health and be very uncomfortable. According to Doucleff, “‘wearing the hijab eliminates many of the hassles women have to go through — such as dyeing their hair,’ she says. ‘For example, you're getting old, and gray hairs, when you wear the hijab, you might not think about dyeing your hair because nobody sees it anyway.’”
International human rights standards protect the rights of persons to be able to choose what they wish to wear, and in particular to be able to manifest their religious belief. Thus, Human Rights Watch in their report, focusing on the hijab ban for state officials in Germany, said that: “Restrictions should only be implemented where fully justified by the state, and be the least restrictive necessary”.1 Proclamation of wearing the hijab in public institutions as illegal is undermining the autonomy of individuals, their right to choose, their right to privacy and intimacy, and their self-determination. In addition to this, several European countries such as Germany and France directly prevent women wearing hijab to work or attend school in the public state institutions, which further intensified already negative attitude of Western public towards wearing hijab.
One’s body is very attractive to the opposite sex and thus it should not be revealed as if it has no value. One should look at a person’s beauty from the inside, the heart, not just from the outside. One should be liked and judged not by what they choose to wear, but by their personality. Hijab is a choice that some women or girls make for their own security, for more privacy, or because it makes them feel comfortable and confident about themselves. It should be a choice though, and as it is not proven to us that it is obligatory, countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Pakistan should remove their laws that insist every girl puts the veil on.
The hijab is a very important and powerful Muslim symbol that is worn by billions of Muslim women all over the world. Many wear the hijab as a symbol of faith, while others wear it to protect themselves from society’s expectations of women. Some people think that banning the use of the hijab in public is a violation of freedom of religion and freedom of expression. However, others think the banning of the hijab is a necessary precaution. The wearing of the Muslim hijab should be banned in public because it is impractical, Muslims use it to separate themselves from society, and it is a security risk.
It could be inferred that women wear the burqa and veil willingly because of their geographical location. However, when Muslim women are withdrawn from the Middle East, and are placed within other countries such as France, they become a minority group, which attracts attention because of their uncommon customs.
This instance emits a sense that authority has not set specific regulation for the ban of the Burkini and thus should not be using forceful action to get a person to remove their Burkini in public. The population seems to fear the Burkini as a symbol as an act of extremism, and this is unfair because not all people that wear this piece of clothing is violent (2). It is hard to fathom that a head covering as being an extremist piece of clothing because the clothes themselves do not hurt people, people hurt people. It is not just Muslim people that commit criminal acts; people of any religion or ethnicity can commit a vicious crime. The population just finds the Muslim community and easy target to undermine and take advantage of. The idea that all people who express through wearing of the
“Women’s rights in Islam” is great controversial topic going on nowadays. The world is colored with different cultures and religions. Most people come up with different thoughts for other religion’s people by just having one look on them. Veil is obsession for some people, whereas, being bald is freedom in some people’s point of view. There are lots of misconceptions about women’s rights in Islam among non muslims. If women are covering their body or if they like to stay at home, people think that they don’t have any freedom in this religion and women are obsessed. But this is not reality. A person cannot point out anything wrong and blame other’s religion just because of his own confusion. He needs to study thoroughly and then come up with opposing viewpoints. Therefore, the misconception about women’s rights in Islam should be removed because women have equal rights, veil is for their protection, and they have freedom of speech and expression.
She no longer worried that people knew, with a single glance, all the shameful secrets of her past” (73). The burqa can comfort women, easing their stress and helping their emotional well-being. Being “buffered from the scrutinizing eyes of strangers” can help increase the confidence of certain women and accrue their comfort in social situations. The downside to this though, is the burqa could actually prevent women from ever getting out of their comfort zone. Always relying on the burqa to hide one in public could have an unhealthy emotional effect on women, and possibly hinder their self-confidence when not wearing a burqa. Although the burqa and Muslim dress can possibly constrain social skill and interaction, they are said to positively affect how women view themselves, “But across all parameters, the women who wore the hijab, at least some of the time, had more positive views of their bodies on average. They had less desire to be thin. They appreciated their bodies more. And they weren't as influenced by media messages about beauty standards” (Doucleff). Women who wear hijabs feel less pressure to adhere to