I do not feel Hijabs should be banned as they are part of some people's religion. It is not fair that people would consider stripping people's religious rights away from them. I think the problem is that people associate the wearing of a hijab with terrorism. Not only is that ignorant but it is also a disrespect to human life and values. Christians wear cross necklaces and no one has ever uttered the words we should ban the wearing the cross; it would cause a riot and complete anarchy. Hijabs have a bad rep because of 9/11, however not everyone who wears a hijab is like that. In the article “Secularism in France” The French President went on to say ” Pupils, who are naturally free to live their faith should nevertheless not arrive in schools, …show more content…
For that reason they might feel threatened and some may become violent; as would anyone. If you were a christian, and someone told you “ Your not aloud to wear a cross or speak of Jesus Christ ” then you would become very angry. If they live in America, France or anywhere in the world with human rights it would also be breaking the law upon their human rights that are stated in the Constitution. The United States is a great nation because of the freedom allowed for its people. The mix of cultures we have here, make up our identity as a nation and country. We do not have our own identity because we are made up of many different cultures. A women should be allowed to wear a hijab peacefully and not be subject to harassment. As long as she is following the rules like any other citizen then her hijab are of no harm to society. People like to associate the hijab with negative ideas. In all reality a hijab isn't a symbol of oppression or terrorism, it is the symbol of Islam in which is a religion of peace. Women don't wear a hijab because they are being forced to, they wear a hijab because they are in submission to their religion which is islam. Since the US is a symbol of freedom than any person should they be red blue or purple or the color of the rainbow and believe that Bigfoot is their god and he exist they should be allowed to wear whatever and believe whatever they
The relationship between France and Muslims is one that’s never been that good, which was initially caused by French colonialism in North Africa. France viewed the Muslim/Arab population as an inferior race that was uncivilized. “Those who do not share the French value are not only different but inferior – less evolved, if capable at all of evolution” (Scott 173). France colonizers went to Algeria in an effort to civilize the people, which resulted in the racist treatment of them and the horrific rape and abuse of their women. In addition colonial France saw the veil as dangerous, which at times it could be, because it could transport bombs and weapons to
The documentary “Young, Muslim, and French” brings attention to the islamophobia that is going on in France. In September 2004, the French government passed a law banning religious paraphernalia in schools, especially targeting head scarfs. The government claims this was a way to “end extremism”. The school system believes that there is no place for religion in school, and around the young in their formative years. The veil is an expression of their devotion to Islam, not a symbol of terrorism. Not wearing it contradicts their religion and even jeopardizes their place in heaven, and puts a great amount of stress on Muslim students. Which results in the French education failing to properly teach and support these students. Muslim students are thrown off the education path and often study to become electricians and other technical careers. Girls are forced to choose between practicing their faith and receiving an education.
Wearing the religious uniform by the Muslim Women in France has become a controversial topic. The burqa and veil were recognized in France as a conflicting uniform against the French ways of “preserving the republic and its democratic and secular tradition.”(Graff). They addressed the issue by first intervening in the school systems in 2004. That year, the Secularity law had been passed with a vote of 276 to 20 ”It bans the wearing of Muslim hijabs, Sikh's head coverings, large Christian crosses or crucifixes, Jewish yarmulkes, etc” (NEWS OF RELIGIOUS CONFLICT & INTOLERANCE) in public schools. Furthermore in 2011, France banned the complete public use of...
The author talks about how this was not something that happen overnight, but has been discussed about from a very long time such a 1989. The views of people that the author chooses to look at are Ernest Cheniere, who raised the statement of banning headscarves in public schools in 1994 and Francois Bayrou minister of education in 1994 who saw muslim headscarves as a way of proselytizing. Then Joan Scotts talks about why the timing played into affect, how racism such as colonial legacies were effected, secularism, individualism of the veil, Muslims being looked as threats, how uncivilized Muslim people were, and sexuality. Joan Scotts goes into detail in all the sub topics and shows how does this affect a common Muslim girl that wears a hijab and how does the French government view
The hijab, while not always popular, has seem to be customary for most women to wear in the Islam world for good or for bad. Prior to the 21st century the hijab was not very popular and was looked as a rarity, but now most women adopted this clothing choice for a multitude of reasons. Many women choose to wear it because they feel god instructed women to wear it, to highlight modesty, to show faith in god, or to show Muslim identity. There are many reasons women wear the hijab, even if the veil is forced upon them because of family members; However, the sight of the veil concerns many women activists whose main priority is to insure equality for all women. Many women activists don’t like the veil to be forced upon women and the idea
Women that wear the muslim headscarf are not terrorists and do not cause harm to anyone or anything around them. Many women that wear the muslim headscarf are terrorized just for wearing the headscarf in public. Being attacked in public for wearing the muslim headscarf is embarrassing, demoralizing, and causes many women to not wear the headscarf in public anymore. “After terror attacks, Muslim women say headscarves have made them targets for harassment” (Hennessey). Being in a non-muslim country means that any muslim women are more likely to be attacked for wearing their hijab. Although many public areas ban the muslim headscarf, muslim headscarves should not be banned because the muslim headscarf is a religious symbol, the headscarf does no harm to anyone, and it does not interfere with any everyday activities.
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
Fatemeh Fakhraie’s essay “Scarfing it Down,” explains what Muslim women go through when wearing their hijab. Fakhraie talks about Muslim women in her website she says “Seeing ourselves portrayed in the media in ways that are one-dimensional and misleading." In her essay, she talks about how a teenage girl was killed by her father because she refused to wear a hijab. Many countries have banned the hijab in public places.
Women who thoroughly practice Islam cover themselves because it shows dedication to serving their God. Wearing of the sacred fabric contains much more spiritual context than how social norms perceive it and how other religions and cultures dictate its physical meaning. The undeniable aspect of rules of any religion is their spiritual message. It is no secret that woman possess more visible attractive qualities to lust over than men do. There is also nothing wrong with realizing the self-worthy of your body and wanting to cover it. These women wearing the hijabs for the most part are not oppressed, they are liberated and free. In the Qu’ ran, it tells women to dress modestly but does not state that they must wear a hijab- they do so out of respect for their religion. Choosing to wear a veil or hijab does not mean you are stripped of your rights. Many Muslim women, who live in Western societies that actively participate in Islam, still have the same rights as others. They are allowed education, participation in sports, and other activities that other individuals are allowed. Even in other countries where Islam is the main religion, most women are not being oppressed- they have a voice. “Women always have the right to say no…” (Sloan. 220) It seems as though people seem to be stuck in old ways assuming Muslim women live domestically
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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.
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. Freedom of choice should be given in these countries. It is not required in Islam so it shouldn’t be forced on anyone anywhere. In addition to this, Islam’s beauty is it’s freedom, the choice it provides you with, let it not be ruined.
To begin with, the hijab is uncomfortable and impractical in today's modern society. The hijab causes more problems than it solves. Many people either are scared of someone wearing it or they hate the person wearing it. It is very difficult to
Why should I have to wear a hijab just because I’m told to? Shouldn’t I wear it because it makes me happy and because I want to be proud and showcase my
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