I Wear The Hijab, By Safwat Saleem 's Speech

When it comes to conversing, there are a few folks who have a disorder causing an individual to falter at the point of vocalization. The habitual activities that most perform per diem are an added challenge for these folks, no matter the task at hand. This could be showing gratitude, responding to a straightforward inquiry, or stating their own name. The normal falterer being noticeable for conversing complications. We are so lost in the virtue of the "normal" that it is simple to slip one's mind. For most, the normal does not present itself until a problem comes up. As for the faltering, this is the result of conversing. Faltering exposes an essential separation in terminology and vocalization. Various features go into vocalizing but we are generally blind to these features including the normalness of vocalization. Those who falter, are very aware of

Just recently, I had remembered my parents signing an online petition reprehending Islamophobia. With Muslims residing in Canada being stereotyped based on the actions of the uneducated extremists in the middle-east, Muslims are looked at as danger and can be unequally treated when finding jobs, going to school, and even travelling. Consequently, Muslims nationwide wanted some justice for the years of being mistreated and passed an anti-Islamophobia motion – an attempt for social change. I experienced Islamophobia first hand when I noticed the difference between travelling with my mother and father. My mother wore a Hijab, while my father looked somewhat European and almost every time I was stopped at the airport or felt uneasy with my mother and never had troubles when travelling with my father. The Hijab in many ways is a representation of Islam and with it comes all the misleading and controversial allegations against Muslims. I got the same uneasy feeling when I wore a hat that Muslims wear during prayer. Our norms of clothing might be different from the larger culture however we had done nothing

My name is Sloan Marmaduke; I am 20 years old, and I wear a hijab. Arabs in America (2016) describe a hijab, an Arabic word for “cover”, to be a veil or headscarf. I chose to wear a hijab shortly after turning 14 to express my love for the Islam faith. Wearing a hijab can be very difficult at times. When I walk in public, I sometimes find people staring at me and it makes me uncomfortable and I have this feeling that I’m not appreciated or wanted. Sometimes, I wish people would step into my shoes for a day to observe and interact with my daily lifestyle. I find myself to be a privileged woman, and I love my life but sometimes, other people’s assumptions about my life based on what I wear on my head can be unnerving.

How you choose to dress yourself shouldn’t be the main focal point of judgements that are passed on to you. Hijabs, and other garments similar to Hijabs such as Turbans, aren’t a way of oppression. They’re also not just a piece of cloth that one has decided to cover him or herself

Since Muslim Americans were now facing discrimination and violence in their every day lives, they felt the need to hide the fact that they were Muslim for their safety and for their sanity. As Shawna Ayoub Ainslie, a Muslim woman, says “I hoped they wouldn’t even remember that I was Muslim” (Blumberg). She was terrified that her friends, classmates and teacher would treat her differently after the attack on 9/11. She did not want to be associated with the terrorists depicted in the news, so she stopped reading the Qur’an between classes because she did not want to be seen in public practicing. She not only altered her religious practices after the attack, but she changed what she wore so she was not perceived as Muslim to the public eye. Ayoub

She reflects on the interaction between different social groups: “I think in some ways people like to stick to their sports team or whatever like the friends they meet at certain activities. Like I know I wouldn’t go up to someone who’s on the ‘varsity lacrosse team’ when I could like sit with-- you know people like to stay safe with people they know. Especially at this stage in the game, you kinda already have your friends.”

You can see women wearing hijabs, and some people rudely assert that they are terrorists and, not actual people! In fact, as an example of religious discrimination wearing hijabs in some countries is illegal. It is very unfair that just because someone looks or dresses a certain way means that people can automatically assume things. The people of today no doubt need to change that. Judgement has been with people throughout history, and it indeed does shape the way things turn out or have turned

Based on the way Yasmeen dresses, in traditional, Muslim hijab and black, Islamic dress, the knowledge she is different than the dominant, American cultural and religious norms follows her everywhere (p. 76). In middle school, her fellow students called her “Terrorist” and

In the United States alone, Muslims make up at least 1% of the population; which is 3.3 million people (Pew Research,2015). Since America is noted as a free and accepting country, any individual from outside the U.S, would easily come to the conclusion that all Muslims in every corner of the United States are being treated the same as everyone else. That is, unfortunately, not true; Attacks and discriminatory actions have become common in the lives of some Muslim adolescents that are currently living in the United States. Since the 9/11 terror attacks, discrimination against Muslims (predominantly adolescents) have wildly increased, and more Americans (typically older) are becoming anti-Muslim. Anyone can simply view this as normal since

Immigrants from Islam practicing countries are extremely unfairly stereotyped as terrorists, this stereotype is even more severe if they are a practicing Muslim. This stereotype stems from radical Islam groups such as Al Qaeda and Isis performing extreme acts of violence in the name of their religion. A religion that preaches peace and acceptance. There is an emphasis on the word radical in this context, as these groups are formed by extremely radical "followers" of Islam. Often times non-radical practicing Muslims will refrain from wearing their hijab's or other religious attire in fear that they will be terrorized for their practice. The acts of terrorizing Muslim immigrants has become common practice in the last two decades, following events

For Japanese, especially American Japanese on the west coast, had to follow what the American said. In the book written by Julie Otsuka, it is said “Keep your head down and don’t cause any trouble, we’ve been told, weeks before, in a mess hall lecture on ‘How to Behave in the outside World.’ Speak only English. Do not walk down the street in groups more than five” (121-122). On the other hand, Muslim people also have experienced the same kind of things. Christine Hauser mentioned in her article on The New York Times, that “In 2012, a Brooklyn high school student detained on a harassment complaint was told to remove her head scarf to be photographed at a center in the borough.” The American people didn’t respect other religion and forced her to act in the same way as the American people.

Normalcy is almost impossible to define in modern day society. However, clearly identifiable, are those whom society considers being abnormal. For those who fit into this category, belonging can be a difficult and sometimes impossible achievement. It is important to understand those who have a sense of being different, and while they can find it difficult to belong, for some, this is the desired outcome.

In Safwat Saleem’s speech “Why I Keep Speaking Up, Even When People Mock My Accent” he explains that he wasn't normal and he had bad self confidence. He claims that not being normal is alright. Even though he had bad confidence a stutter an accent and a fear of public speaking he starting making videos using his own voice, he became able to talk in public doing things such as a TED Talk. I agree with Safwat on his point that different is ok.

I was born into a family of mixed cultures and religions. My father was Christian and my mother was of an Islamic descent. I was always respectful to any religion, regardless of it’s beliefs, because it is a symbol of devotion and peace. When I grew up, I was fascinated to see how quickly Islam started to spread in Western parts of the world. My fascination was also followed by disbelief of how ignorant and cruel anti-islamic activists were, blaming every single act of terror and violence onto a religious group. I could believe it on a global scale, but I never knew it was something that could wait for anyone wearing hijab, right around the corner. In my first semester at Hawaii Pacific University, I decided to wear hijab to school, just

An individual’s identity can differ depending on several different physical and biological factors including sexuality, gender, age and class. Throughout Ruby Tabassum’s article entitled Listening to the Voices of Hijab, identity is related to gender in a number of ways. I have decided to discuss this specific article because the idea of how femininity is portrayed is a significant aspect of Canadian culture nowadays. I am also interested in focusing on how the identities of Muslim women are recognized in society and how individuals interpret the meaning behind wearing the hijab. Throughout this article, I have distinguished several different reasons for wearing