This article is entitled, “Niqab ban for public servants would be considered, says Stephen Harper” and is about the controversial debate concerning the niqab. The article discusses the viewpoints of various political parties on this garment. First, It states that the Conservative party is considering implementing a law, similar to Quebec’s Bill 62. This law will require persons wearing this garment to unveil their faces as employees of the government and while receiving one’s Canadian citizenship. In regards to his reasoning for implementing such a law, when asked by a CBC host why it is acceptable for the government to tell one how to dress Harper replied that there are times when one needs to review the identity of those wearing niqabs.…
Long Newspaper Article- Assignment Part one: Summary This article is about the controversial debate concerning the Niqab (a garment concealing the entire body with the exclusion of the eyes and hands). The article states the stances of various parties on this garment, it states that the Conservative party is considering implementing a law, similar to Quebec’s Bill 62.…
Should the Jews in France stop wearing Kippas? In the article of the week titled, French Jews struggle with an identity dilemma as violence increases, it is summarizing the dangers that the Jewish people are beginning to face because of the threats they are receiving from wearing their kippa. Because of this, Jewish leaders are beginning to warn one another the dangers of wearing their kippa. On the other hand, many Jewish people are determined to continue practicing their religion even if it means wearing their kippa. Overall, I agree that any religion must oppose the dangers they face even if it means that they must participate in dangerous decisions.…
To support her second reason, Hasan mentions different actions taken by Western nations to prohibit the burqa usage; she assumes that governments and some feminists are so obsessed with banning burqa that they did not take a time to reflect what is the relation between clothes and women’s empowerment. In the author’s opinion, by not listening what women in burqa have to tell, politicians and citizenships from Western countries are treating these women as objects, suppressing their rights. As a final assumption to her second reason, Hasan presents other reasons why women can choose wearing a burqa, such as “identity, cultural values, political symbolism,…
In reality, these women aren’t oppressed, they aren’t weak, and they aren’t terrorists. After completing my research, I myself, learned very worthy information about the religion and the women who are a part of it. When in public and some explosion occurs or news hit the televisions, women with hijabs are automatically stared at and feared by the people around them even though, they have nothing to do with the criminality. There is also discrimination when it comes to Muslim women applying for jobs because of their hijabs. A religious piece of cloth should not be the deciding factor of any job, but rather the image of diversity to show our society that Muslim women aren’t harmful and that they are just like anyone else.…
Muslim women are at the intersection of gender, religion, ethnicity and race, and are constantly marginalized by American society. Today,…
People suspect the burkas can cause a place to bomb or being a threat to the public. Women assume the cartoon of Mohammad, who wear the burkas find it disturbing. They found it offensive and…
In the article “From Bikinis to Burkas”, Al-Solaylee uses the idea that life in the Middle East was at one point, no different from the western world and was therefore better than what it is now, making this emotionally based article propagandistic in nature. This creates a sense of moral duty to some conservatives in regards to the current war in the Middle East. Al-Solaylee creates the impression that the American invasion is simply working towards restoring their previous way of life through his portrayal of Yemen in the 1940’s. Al-Solaylee’s story about his family is used to paint a picture about the struggles and changes in Yemen and implies it to the entire Middle East with no counter arguments. Al-Solaylee states that the…
In 2010, a law was created to forbid women from wearing face covering veils in public places (Ware). By doing this, it is taking away the identity that this culture embraces. Many values that are brought over from other religions are viewed by the French people as morally unacceptable. The French natives believe, in their view that immigrants refuse to embrace French values and tradition, thus creating the identity clash that surrounds them to this day. Some of the Muslim people wear either black or colorful scarves to hide their faces.…
According to a news report by ABC News, a ban on the niqab would isolate Muslim women as they would not feel comfortable to even go out anymore (ABC News, Vyver, 2014). Most women who wear the niqab have been wearing it for a considerable amount of time. They do not know a life outside the religious veil.(THIS LINE IS VERY WELL PUT…
Bill 94 forces people to remove their religious face coverings when receiving or giving government-subsidized public service; they must also remain unveiled in government institutions. It receives overwhelming support from a majority of Canadians, however, it restricts the freedom of the individual. There is an importance that is placed on security, however, Muslim women will uncover their faces when the need arises. It fosters an environment for Islamophobia which can greatly increase the danger that they already face. Face coverings will always be removed for government-issued photo identification and security checkpoints.…
Coupe’s other argument claims that the ban displays France's ideals of freedom. He believes that banning the burqa is a compromise that is necessary to live together as a community. In fact in response to the idea that the ban is against freedom, Jean-Francois equates “... The fact that people are prohibited from strolling down Fifth Avenue in the nude…” to being banned from, “wearing headgear that fully covers the face…” because neither of those, “constitute as a fundamental liberty”(Cope 2). His reasoning is flawed, he is comparing a religious garment being banned to nudism being banned which in no sense is tied to any religion, and is generally viewed as a shameful action.…
The Muslim religion is one of the most discriminated against minorities in the world. Many people believe that Muslim people are a threat to their society, and therefore treats them like they are inhuman and untrustworthy. Another minority that is greatly discriminated against is women. Sadly, there are people out there who have to deal with the marginalization of both women and the Muslim religion. Muslim women are treated unfairly in America (primarily after 9/11) and in their Islamic religion because many people assume that they are a threat and the Muslim religion has a strong male bias; if the media stops crucifying Muslim women and instead treats them as equals, then the world will be one step closer to ending discrimination against Muslim…
Banning Muslim headscarves in public schools is inappropriate because it interferes with religious freedom and it is discriminatory. It is a symbol that represent the Muslim girls and young women, a barrier to protect their hair from the men sight who can marry them, and it is a modesty, and it should not be taken away from them. Under the Constitution any individual can practice the religion they feel comfortable with, which allows them to dress in the way that pleases them. Cite Evidence Muslim headscarves are not only scarves, but they hold personal values to the Muslim women.…
Compared to the beginning of the school year, tensions are higher than ever in regards to Islamophobia. Many Muslims are increasingly frightened with how new situations and leaders will affect them. French elections will chose a leader that may or may not protect Muslim rights. Since the election of Donald Trump, Muslim hate crimes have ballooned. With these increasingly hostile political situations, many Muslims could feel ostracized and alienated, which could push ISIS recruitment.…