Pros And Cons Of Banning The Headscarf

Despite all the values that the hijab is representing in different countries of the world, the only value that is demanded is the egalitarianism and justice value, whether a woman is wearing the veil or not, they are “calling for equal access to divorce, child custody, and inheritance; equal opportunities for education and employment; and abolition of

There has been debates about whether the Islamic face veil should be banned in countries. The arguments that governments of countries that have banned the Muslim face veil (France, Syria, Netherlands, Spain, and Belgium) argue that the full-face veil is oppressive, degrading towards women, and goes against values of each country. However, many Muslim women believe otherwise and strongly disagree with the banning of the veil. I strongly believe that the Islamic face veil should not be banned because it is a complete violation of religious and expressive freedom and forces them to conform to an alternative culture.

When I was first introduced to the topic of France’s ban on the veil, I disagreed with the law. I took a position based on my customs as an American citizen which differs completely to those of France. International critics began to argue that France is violating what people call “Freedom of Religion”, which I agreed with at first. As a foreigner from America, I am accustomed to the American governments definition of freedom of religion. Protected by the First Amendment “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof: or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” (Religious Freedom). You can express your religion in public, during church, mass, or religious meetings. So the presence of religious items such as the

. The wearing of burqa has become contested in European nations for reasons of security and identification but also as a challenge to women's rights from both sides of the fence . Opponents argue that it is from an oppressive patriarchal culture that makes women cover up, though for many Muslim women they feel it is their choice to wear it for religious reasons and stopping them doing so is impacting their rights. Groups both in the West and those that oppose the west have presented ideas about the nature of Muslims to support their cause, this comprising of being highly aggressive, opposed to liberty,unafraid of death being prepared to go to any lengths to achieve their objectives. These ideas mean immigration within the west has become highly contested especially since the recession for economic , social and security reasons, and a fear about immigrants has been created that is not beneficial to moving forward . An article in the Sydney Morning Herald (Australia) polled attitudes towards muslims and found that they were more favourable when groups met and discussed their points of view, they found that it led to a greater understanding and reduced

Bill 62, which was tabled by Justice Minister Stephanie Vallee in 2015, was passed in Quebec with a vote of 66-51. There are an estimated 50 women in the province who wear a niqab or burqa in public, and the vote for the religious neutrality bill has sparked concerns over discrimination against Muslim women, Global News detailed.

The first part of the second article of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, one of the 1982’s Constitutional Acts, states that everyone has the fundamental right to “freedom of conscience and religion” (“Constitution Act, 1982”, part 1). However, the line separating individual religious rights from the State’s religious neutrality is a subject of debate in Quebec. On October 18, 2017, the Quebec Liberal government introduced Bill 62 that aims at conserving Quebec’s religious neutrality, but also requires individuals to remove face-covering veils while giving or receiving public services (Bill 62, ch. III div. II). It is however unethical for Quebec’s government to impose a restriction on certain Muslim women’s religious and

As a Canadian-Muslim woman, I proudly wear my hijab, a choice that is completely my own and not influenced by others. Wearing my hijab does not cause any physical or psychological harm to anyone so than why should I be forced to remove it, if I want a good job working in Quebec? Have we really become so intolerant and insecure of ourselves that even the sight of a religious symbol has become unbearable and strikes fear in our society? The proposed charter is an infringement on my basic rights as a human. What I choose to wear is my personal choice; a freedom I thought I had as a Canadian citizen by birth. -Hagirah Farooq, student, Longueuil, Que.

The banning of the burqa has become an issue in many places, including France. The French Parliament has decided it is time to ban the burqa in public. They believe is a sign of the subjugation and submission of women to males. Some believe it is used to cover up abuse and they also believe it is unfair to the public that citizens cannot see the women’s faces. However it is unfair for these women to be banned from wearing what they choose as just everyone else does.The banning of the burqa should not be allowed because it is discriminatory towards Muslim women and violates their freedom of religion and their freedom to express themselves.

What is oppression? By definition, it is an unjust exercise of authority by the government, limiting one’s liberty to do what one desires. The niqab is a cultural practice that predates Islam and not a religious obligation. Ironically though as it may seem, the niqab is not a sign of oppression. The Canadian ministry of immigration mentioned the hijab to be a ‘misrepresentation of the Canadians’, however the then prime minister, Stephen Harper mentions it to be a niqab- most probably to strong arm his case. A niqab and a hijab are two different items of covering oneself. The primary covers the entire body as well as the face only allowing for the eyes to be seen, whereas the latter is a medium to cover the head and face except the eyes. Many Muslim women find the two an appropriate way to mark and create their identity.

Headscarves are an essential part of a Muslim woman’s identity, due to its representational value of her religious credence. Normals within this context, are the people within society who do not subscribe to the Islamic faith. When they interact with Muslim women they perceive what Goffman referred to as a virtual identity, this is a preconceived notion of a person’s attributes generated by external influences. Concerning Muslim women, they may be attributed to being violent, repressive and threatening to society. In turn, attributes like these have compelled countries like France, Belgium and the Netherlands to place a ban on the Burqa (Reference). What normals cannot typically understand is that these women are ordinary human beings, their

Ever since September 11, Islam have become the face of terror and this has brought a lot of attention and victimization towards average Muslims. Many people are just looking for a reason to bash Islam, so they pick on controversial topics that Muslims differ from. One controversial topic is the hijab and it what it symbolizes, to many non-Muslims conservatives. The hijab and/or burqa is a veil that covers the head and body and is a form of modest attire worn by Muslim women. This form of attire has been linked oppression, voiceless, or religiously conservative by the mass media. Certain media outlets like fox news and other conservative outlets have been the spearhead of these stereotypical views and insults. These brave women choose to use

It is unethical to question or make false claims about the values and symbols within a culture. In the case of Islam and the act of veiling, many people could easily mistake the hijab as a symbol for all of the Muslim culture. Yet, the hijab and act of veiling are merely one aspect of this cultural group. In fact, many people may believe that the women who choose to veil are oppressed or controlled by men, when in fact it is their own personal decision whether or not they choose to cover (“Wearing Hijab” film). Rather, instead of being a symbol of oppression, the hijab takes on a signal of piety, where the meaning is much deeper than it appears (“Ethnocentrism and Cultural Relativity” Lecture). This meaning differs by person, and it is up to that person alone how it makes them feel. The act of veiling is not always as it seems non-Muslims, and it can take much more effort to understand all of the reasons why women choose to cover which can vary from woman to woman or by region (Lila Abu-Lughod 786). In order to overcome judgmental concepts, we should strive to believe that “…It’s their culture and it’s not my business to judge or interfere, only to try to understand” (Abu-Lughod

When I was introduced to the topic of France’s ban on the veil, I disagreed with the law. I took a position based on my customs as an American citizen, which differs completely from those of France. International critics began to argue that France is violating what people call “Freedom of Religion,” which I agreed with at first. As a foreigner from America, I am accustomed to the American government’s definition of freedom of religion. Protected by the First Amendment, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise.” (Religious Freedom). You can express your religion in public, during church, mass, or religious meetings. So the presence of religious items such as the burqa's and veil do not disturb the people or government.

The wearing of a hijab or also known as a veil has lately become a problematic issue in numerous locations around the world, in particularly the Western part of the world. Hijab or veil is a headscarf that is regularly worn by Muslim women. Muslim women will wear a veil as a sign of favor to their faith. On the opposite side, others will wear it because they have no other choice from the pressure of their family members and religion. Individuals will even argue that the wearing of a hijab is a spiritual liberation. Other individuals will have a difference in opinion by saying that by wearing a hijab is an unjust to women, they believe that the wearing of a hijab is part of a Muslim system that brings women under command and control.

Burqa bans are unlawfully stripping Muslim women of their right to follow and show their commitment to their religion. Many countries in the United Nations are beginning to put a nationwide ban on wearing burqas in public. This restricts Islamic women by giving them the choice to either defy their religion, or stay inside their house and not get anything done. Not only does this restrict daily activities, but it makes it challenging for islamic women to get a quality education. Overall, countries are putting a national ban on niqabs, forcing muslim women to betray their religious beliefs in order to perform simple activities.