Banning the Hijab, Morally Wrong. Racism, constantly found in our society is one of the downfalls of our human race. We often see racism targeting minorities in society or treating a certain group of people unfairly. In Canada we are known to be more mild mannered, and racism here is not as harsh in other areas, this however is not to suggest that it does not exist. Canada is said to be a mosaic of cultures, where as the United States oppositely is a melting pot. This means that the majority of those of us, who grew up in the Canadian society in recent generations, do not view cultural differences as something that needed to be changed or assimilated. Despite the fact that Canadians are generally thought to be more open minded, discrimination unfortunately occurs more often then is …show more content…
It is important to keep in mind that each woman should be allowed to decide if she wants to wear a hijab or not regardless of her religion or culture. In a feminist perspective the hijab is seen as constricting and as a form of oppression to the female sex. However this feminist view exists in two forms, the Muslim form and the Western form. Western media and culture has constantly played off that the Hijab or any form of head dress is a form of oppression keeping women below the regular society, however not all Muslim women feel that way. Many wear their hijabs or other respective version of a headscarf as an identity, which is very personal and important to many of them. The hijab has come to mean much more because of the attention it receives in society. Many Muslim women wear it to challenge the identity being placed on them by the western culture. For example, many Muslim women challenge the Western feminist view of oppression via the headscarf by wearing it, or just by wearing it to claim that the Islamic faith is not something to be ashamed of like much of the Western society
In Islam, women are encouraged to wear the hijab. Islam could benefit from the West in terms of equality. Some people could see giving women the same rights as men as a positive note.
It can be said that Canada has a reputation as a culturally accepting nation. Unfortunately, in it’s past there were many mistakes made. For instance, in the 1920’s not all Canadians were free from discrimination. Although most people were embracing this time of prosperity with new inventions and exciting lifestyles, others were struggling to avoid the the overbearing push of cultural genocide. These were the Indigenous peoples of Canada. The government of Canada has made great mistakes forcing the policy of assimilation upon the indigenous communities and now want to be reconciled with those who were affected. For instance, the policy of assimilation was put into place beginning in 1878 to humanize all young Native Canadian children. However
Do you know that despite Canada being called multicultural and accepting, Canada’s history reveals many secrets that contradicts this statement? Such an example are Canadian aboriginals, who have faced many struggles by Canadian society; losing their rights, freedoms and almost, their culture. However, Native people still made many contributions to Canadian society. Despite the efforts being made to recognize aboriginals in the present day; the attitudes of European Canadians, acts of discrimination from the government, and the effects caused by the past still seen today have proven that Canadians should not be proud of Canada’s history with respect to human rights since 1914.
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
Canada’s identity comes in many shapes and forms. Multiculturalism has been adopted and is at the forefront of Canadian identity. Following the Second World War, Canada’s multiculturalism policies became more acceptable and even successful in, not only accepting, but inviting multiple ethnic cultures in. In contrast to other countries, multiculturalism adaptation works for the Canadian culture. Canadian policies on multiculturalism have shifted over the past few decades; policies are now implemented for integration, not discrimination.
This diversity is already assumed as a constant of Canadian culture, and it is considered as a core of the practice. In fact, the Canadian population has increased since immigration growth, and globalization also has played a significant role for immigration levels (Razack and Badwall, 2010). In other words, the Canadian government nurtures the term diversity, and the conception of multiculturalism is truly adopted. Indeed, Canada has been identified as the longest international "peaceful border" (Razack and Badwall, 2010, p.53), receiving refugees and migrants from around the world, without exceptions. Even though the population of Canada has been expanded and multiculturalism is an official policy, Canada is "white settler society" founded on the elimination of aboriginal people (Razack and Badwall, 2010, p.56). This eradication of aboriginals is due to the fact that these people are distinct, and then they are not accepted and assimilated into the Canadian cultural system. Likewise, with immigrants, they must adopt the dominant culture to subsist, and must follow the Canadian culture to be
According to Doucleff, “‘wearing the hijab eliminates many of the hassles women have to go through — such as dyeing their hair,’ she says. ‘For example, you're getting old, and gray hairs, when you wear the hijab, you might not think about dyeing your hair because nobody sees it anyway.’” By wearing a hijab women do not have to worry about “gray hairs, and can focus on other parts of their lives. Although this seems like a trivial improvement, women in the west spend inestimable amounts of money on beauty products and a surfeit amount of time on their daily regimen. Even though the burqa is therapeutic in helping women with their appearance, it can be physically restricting, “Mariam had never before worn a burqa…The padded headpiece felt tight and heavy on her skull…The loss of peripheral vision was unnerving, and she did not like the suffocating way the pleated cloth kept pressing against her mouth” (72). In this excerpt the burqa is described as “tight”, “heavy”, and “suffocating, making it seem like an unpleasant garment to be ensconced in. The burqa can cause an “unnerving” feeling, which can make daily tasks hard to complete. When interviewing a girl in Afghanistan Daniel Pipes, American historian, writer, and commentator, got her opinion on the burqa, “When I wear a burqa it gives me a really bad feeling. I don't like to wear it…I don't like it, it upsets me, I can't breathe properly.” The discomfort the girl feels in the burqa “upsets” her, linking her physical distress to emotional distress. The girl gets “a really bad feeling” when she wears a burqa, showing that the physical effects of the burqa can be negative. Besides the physical hardships Muslim dress may cause, it can also cover up physical abuse, “A Muslim teenage girl
Growing up with a diverse community makes you realize that Canada is growing and slowly becoming a Multicultural society. Multiculturalism as stated in the textbook, is defined as allowing and accepting different cultures and providing them encouragement and support to keep their culture and diverse traditions (Mintz et al. 2015, 34). In 1971, Canada became the first country in the world to adapt the official policy of multiculturalism. (Government of Canada. “Canadian Multiculturalism: An Inclusive Citizenship” 2012). Canada grants all residents of Canadian citizens regardless of their “racial or ethnic origins, their language, or their religious affiliation”. (Government of Canada. “Canadian Multiculturalism: An Inclusive Citizenship”
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.
Keeping in mind that women all over, no matter the race are still seen as unequal at a certain level to some of the population. But Muslim women are looked as being oppressed more than any other women of a different religion, often because of the clothing they wear mainly the head scarf. In contrary, it is not oppression that makes them wear the headscarf but in most cases it’s their own choice, depending on where they live. As stated by adl.org “many women choose to wear a hijab, niqab, or burqa on their own and do so for a variety of reasons including a sense of pride in being Muslim, a collective sense of idenity or to convey a sense of self-control in public life.” Not only for those reasons do they wear the 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.
The hijab is a very important and powerful Muslim symbol that is worn by billions of Muslim women all over the world. Many wear the hijab as a symbol of faith, while others wear it to protect themselves from society’s expectations of women. Some people think that banning the use of the hijab in public is a violation of freedom of religion and freedom of expression. However, others think the banning of the hijab is a necessary precaution. The wearing of the Muslim hijab should be banned in public because it is impractical, Muslims use it to separate themselves from society, and it is a security risk.
Democratic people with their beliefs, as they stick to freedom of religion, definitely, should not support this action. The banning of headscarves is directly targeting a section of women and forcing them to expose part of their bodies, which is against their will. Security issues are really important to any country, but there are other ways that should be done instead of just banning the headscarves. For example, a government can use security doors in public institutions that can detect any metal. There are already a lot of these doors used in many places like airports and some malls for security reasons. Also a government can use a lady police to check the identity of women wearing burqas. It is a shameful act in modern countries and modern civilization, and should be condemned by all democrats and human rights organizations.
In the Islamic faith, Muslim women are required to dress modestly by God. In the Qur’an, God speaks directly to all Muslim women and says “...guard their private parts and not expose their adornment except that which [necessarily] appears thereof and to wrap [a portion of] their headcovers over their chests and not expose their adornment (The Qur’an 24:31)”. Muslim women have to wear a hijab, or a head covering, when they are in public places and when they are around men who are not close relatives. In fact, countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar have a mandatory dress code enforced. Muslim women in these countries have to wear a hijab and an abaya, or a full-length, loose fitting garment on top of their clothes. Although God requires Muslim women to dress modestly and Saudi Arabia and Qatar have a dress code, it is entirely their choice on what they would like to wear.
“Women’s rights in Islam” is great controversial topic going on nowadays. The world is colored with different cultures and religions. Most people come up with different thoughts for other religion’s people by just having one look on them. Veil is obsession for some people, whereas, being bald is freedom in some people’s point of view. There are lots of misconceptions about women’s rights in Islam among non muslims. If women are covering their body or if they like to stay at home, people think that they don’t have any freedom in this religion and women are obsessed. But this is not reality. A person cannot point out anything wrong and blame other’s religion just because of his own confusion. He needs to study thoroughly and then come up with opposing viewpoints. Therefore, the misconception about women’s rights in Islam should be removed because women have equal rights, veil is for their protection, and they have freedom of speech and expression.