Summary Of Veiled Quotations By Maysan Haydar

In Maysan Haydar’s text, “Veiled Intentions: Don’t Judge a Muslim Girl by Her Covering,” and “Veiled Threats?,” by Martha Nussbaum both argue that veiling is a lifestyle choice. In Haydar’s text, she argues--mainly through personal anecdote--that people should not be judged on physical appearances. She gives insight on how Muslim women are judged based on their veils, and refutes stereotypes of not only Muslim women but women in general. Haydar’s narrative--her experience growing up with Islam customs--appeals to people on a personal level so that her text appeals to young women. While Nussbaum argues that the veil should not be banned and governments should treat everyone of every religion with respect and allow people to practice their religions. …show more content…
Nussbaum give background information of what is going on in Europe concerning the burqa, and asks “What is it to treat people with equal respect in areas touching on religious belief and observance?”(1) She then states that all human beings should be granted human rights. People should be able to practice religion as long as it does not harm another. Nussbaum also sets up a more focused question on religion, “But what is it to treat people with equal respect in areas touching on religious belief and observance?” Religion is something that gives people a meaning to life, a guide on how to live, and advice on how to take on the world. Nussbaum explains that the conscience of the individual is what they believe and take action to what is right. Yet, can be “damaged by bad worldy conditions,”(1) when that belief is forbidden and taken away. Nussbaum references Roger Williams, he reasons that imprisonment is a feeling that describes not being able to practice a religion and/or being forced to believe in something you do not