Stereotypes Of The Hijab In The Muslim Community

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From the beginning of time, mankind has had many different styles of clothing. From robes to dresses, mankind’s clothing has been very diverse. One fashion sense has been the Hijab in the Muslim community. In Israel, Muslims wear a head dress that is called the Hijab. Many people can see the Hijab as a stereotype to the women who wear, but it has a positive impact of the community. The practice of wearing the Hijab in Israel causes a higher sense of unity, results in a more hopeful society, and leads to higher self-esteem. Most importantly, the practice of wearing the hijab has a positive impact on the community because it causes a higher sense of unity. For example, one source states that many of the women that wear the hijab to visibly show their muslim identity (“What Is”). This shows that even the muslim women feel that it is a way of fitting in or being a part of the community. Secondly, a source states that the hijab “causes some of the women to feel like they fit in so no one is angry about their part of the community” (“What is”). This makes all the men and women feel right about what they do in the community and no one is upset, uniting the community. Lastly, a credible source …show more content…
This can make the people who are wearing it feel good about themselves. Also, a source states the sometimes the hijab “is even worn by men to also show modesty” (“What Is”). This shows how the hijab is a major symbol of modesty in the community and can make most people feel strongly about themselves. Lastly, a source directly states that “Muslim women who wear hijab have a better chance of having higher self-esteem and confidence in their personality” (“Why do”). That shows that the hijab can give people confidence which leads to higher

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