A Burka is a long, loose garment covering the whole body from head to feet, worn by women in many Muslim societies. The acceptance or the ban of the wearing of this Islamic cloth has been a controversial topic in many European countries, which leaded to many debates. The debate takes in freedom to exercise your religion, gender equality and security reasons due to fear of terrorism. France was the first European country to ban the wearing of Burka in public places. One of the principal arguments raised by France for instance was the attempt to the national security. Thus, that clothing was one of the middle used by the Muslims to practice their religion, it allowed to the enemies of France to commit terrorist acts on the French territory hiding their faces under that …show more content…
“For us it 's a way of saying that we are not a piece of meat in a stall, we are not a commodity" (Vivi, np). By this argument, Muslim women who wear the Burka explain that no outsider of their religion community should be allowed to choose for them whether something is good or bad because it is a sign of inferiority and oppression towards them. They should be given the choice to take ownership to practice their religion without an exterior voice coming to dictate them. As a result of all of these different point views the French government stated laws that banned the wear of Burka in public places, it has been applied since 2011.A Burka is a long, loose garment covering the whole body from head to feet, worn by women in many Muslim societies. The acceptance or the ban of the wearing of this Islamic cloth has been a controversial topic in many European countries, which leaded to many debates. The debate takes in freedom to exercise your religion, gender equality and security reasons due to fear of terrorism. France was the first European country to ban the wearing of Burka in public
In Quebec's attempt to rid itself of religious rule, Quebec's secular politics have become despotic. Rather than banning all religion, its focuses on banning the Muslim religion. In a democratic society, everyone is born equal, free and possesses the same rights. As a result, the law will do harm to the group of women it targets. Therefore, hindering what one religious group can wear, but allowing another no restrictions is discriminatory.
The idea that Muslim women are oppressed and need saving from the veil itself is part of the ethnocentric view that Westerners have of muslims. Afghani women, in particular have to deal with white feminists trying to free them from this restriction. Lila Abu-Luhgod gives us some insight on what this certain issue looks like from an anthropologists’ point of view. In page 396, Abu-Luhgod takes a different approach to the issue by providing the reader with an example of work done in a different country in the wrong way.
During lecture it was said that the more fabric that was used, the higher the social status of the individual in terms of wealth, income, and prestige within the community. This as well as race was the basis for many of the attacks to occur leading to the Zoot Suit
Although Canada is one of the world’s most multicultural nations and is regarded as a leader in democracy, it has systematically targeted and excluded Muslim women from participating in their political freedom. Through the examination of the Niqab in Canadian society this essay will explore ways Muslim women have been “othered” in Canadian Society specifically concerned with the potential Niqab ban. A ban on the Niqab challenges and undermines the constitutional rights of Canadian Muslim women across Canada. A ban on the Niqab further segregates and excludes Canadian Muslim Woman, which in result incites a slur of negative outcomes.
The Middle East’s reaction has been mixed. In document #3 of the DQB, veiling is talked about. The document mentions that non-muslims think of veiling as a form
The 1st Amendment states Freedom of Religion. I personally think that if it is for that persons religious rights then they should not have to take it off. Now if they are suspected for having something hidden under it than that manager or employee of whatever should politely ask them to show under the burqa, if it is ok then they should be able to wear it, if it is not ok then they should be reported to the police and/or held captive until Police get there. There is also a negative part if the person wearing it clearly has something under it such as a bomb then they should not be able to wear it. Terrorist attacks happen, because there are people out there who are hiding bombs and other weapons under their burqa.
“Islam and Social Democrats: Integrating Europe’s Muslim Minority” states that “France began to restrict the wearing of girls’ headscarves in schools.” This shows that even though they should wear them as a part of their religion, they are not allowed. Whether or not one believes in religion, it shouldn't be up to them to decide for anyone else. In The Crucible by Arthur Miller, it says “All innocent and Christian people are happy for the courts in Salem! These people are gloomy for it.
According to the author’s opinion Canadian Muslim women feel the most targeted leading this to be the main issues as it is states for any head wear such as niqab or burka covering the face to be removed when receiving public services regarding identification (Shingler, 2017). Despite, the author being able to relate to the controversial topic he is able to incorporate statements from those who are not in favor of the new bill. In summary, CBC News author Benjamin Shingler uses statements from Quebec’s government and Muslim Canadians grasping a better understanding of both viewpoints. As a result, the issue seen is being examined through a micro-level as looking beyond a problem and looks at cause and effect for individuals throughout society.
In 1939, Reza Shah’s unveiling declaration sparked a worldwide debate as to what the veil actually symbolizes. Ever since the beginning of Islam, women throughout the Islamic world have had to adopt the hijab as part of their cultural and religious attire due to various interpretations of the Islamic dress code. In addition, the Koran emphasizes purity in the name of Islam by asking both men and women to be modest when it comes to the way they dress. Furthermore, in his efforts to modernize Iran, Reza Shah failed to satisfy the needs of his people, as he gave women no say in what they could and could not wear in public. This eventually resulted in the division of Iranian women, as there were those who favored the Islamic tradition, and those who supported the regime and its adoption of Western values.
The aspect most concerning in this question is, is it reasonable to limit certain religious articles. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms under Equality Rights, in Section 15. (1), shows us that this is not a reasonable request as it is unacceptable to discriminate against someone because of their religion. Some may question that it is a safety reason, so they want to prohibit certain religious articles, for instance the burqa. Using the same logic, the society must also consider catholic nuns; they could also be considered a safety concern because they are covered in the same
* The article “Reinventing the veil” by Leila Ahmed discusses how the concept of hijabs has changed over time. Back then many people had the assumption the veils would
This week's readings focus on the issues of freedom and enlightenment. In Angelique Chrisafis’s essay France’s headscarf war: ‘Its an attack on freedom’ we are introduced to the problems many Muslim women in France are experiencing regarding their traditional headscarf, the hijab. Chrysalis explains that the French Republic lays a great deal of importance and focus on the separation of church and state and, therefore, do not allow any religiously affiliated clothing or items to be worn in the public work sector. However, many Muslim women are upset, embarrassed, and feel targeted by the treatment they are receiving at the hands of different institutions in France when wearing their hijab. The on-going battle between the right to religious
However, according to the Koran, the Islamic religious text, wearing a
One of the things Muslims must know is the outfit rule, which changed when the Islamic faith reached Indonesia. In the past, people would hardly cover themselves with clothes. Some women would go around with bare chest. Today, Muslim women must cover themselves with hijab (Badawi). In some ways, Islam also changed people’s behavior.
It was later called The Islamic Revolution” (Satrapi 3). The readers see right away that every students entered school was asked to wear veil due to the fact that “1980: The Year it became obligatory to wear the veil at school” (Satrapi 3). The veil symbolizes the restriction of social liberties for