Conflictions with the Niqab in Today's Society The niqab is a veil that Muslim women wear that covers their face, except the eyes, to show as a sign of modesty. There is some controversial quarrel that these women are not allowed to have their covering on during the oath of citizenship at Canadian ceremonies. The beliefs on this ban is growing as people now think that the niqab should be restricted while in the position of public service. The articles Ten reasons to ban the niqab - in the public service by Barbara Kay and Niqab ban for public servants would be considered, says Stephen Harper by Tonda MacCharles, highlight notorious dispute on the issue suppressing if this subject should be carried out or not. Between these two articles, they are both similar in a way by having a platform that intends to push the reader of the article to …show more content…
They both also have strong arguments that underline the side that each article specifically supports. In Kay's National Post article, it emphasizes that the niqab should be banned and she provides justifications such as, it is not a religious obligation but more as a regional custom, it is offensive in present day society due to it not setting a safe environment for others, and it is a double standard comparing to that men do not have to cover up, but women do. Kay starts off by stating what is the meaning of harm is, then branches off that the niqab is not causing any harm, but more "moral panic", assuring readers that her belief is what they should be focusing on. She then uses a list format for each justification then provides explanations that backup up each argument in order to persuade the reader that her rational opinion is what is true. In MacCharles The Star article, she begins by outlining Stephen
Both articles also explain things on a personal level. We can connect and relate these articles because they are real life and social issues In America today In
Under the PROTECT-US Act of 2017 section two prohibits the wearing of a burqa, except in a private residence. This section violates the 1st amendment, under the 1st amendment, it clarifies freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition. By prohibiting women the right to wear a burqa it denotes Although section two violates the first amendment, the Free Exercise Clause protects citizens' right to practice their religion. As long as the practice
In the two articles there are many similarities and differences but they are all on the topic railroads. They show how it affects people and their towns and hows its like working on the railroads. Lets take and look and see the differences and similarities between the two resources.
Ruby Hamad’s article, published on the 27th of October, 2014 was discussing the three men from the group “Faceless”, who walked into parliament house on the 26th of October, 2014 wearing a motorcycle helmet, a Niqab and a Klu Klux clan outfit. Their argument was that allowing women into parliament wearing a niqab or burka was sexist and a privilege towards these women.
Apart from that, polls were also against Harper throughout most of the election. According to CBC(2015), Harper’s personal ratings in British Columbia and Ontario were poor in July 2015, two provinces that were key to his victory in 2011. In October, during the campaign, his approval ratings reached new lows during the campaign, with 49% against him, according to Abacus Data. With poor prospects for Harper, some voters may strategically vote for other parties instead of Harper. Apart from strategic voting, some say that “voter fatigue” may also have led to a loss of votes for Harper since many want “change,” as stated by polls conducted by CTV News(2015), suggesting that 66% people said they were ready for a change.
. 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
Although there are many differences between the two, there are some similarities. I found that both have an article or two about foreign countries. By having these articles this means that Americans have always been interested in what other countries are up to. For example, in Time Magazine on page 11 there is an article written by Julia Zorthian that talks about Brazil turning against their president, and the antigovernment rallies. Another example in Time Magazine is on page 40 and it talks about the explosion that happened in a chemical warehouse in Tianjin, China. They said that this explosion is a symbol of the way others look at China.
Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president, said earlier this year that the full veil, such as the niqab or the burqa, "hurts the dignity of women and is not acceptable in French society" (Aljazeera). In opposition to the critics' argument, Alveena Malik, a former faith adviser to the last Labour government , believes, Britain needs to take a different direction from others in Europe and to accept the veil as part of a modern British way of life(Ross). She also believes that the religious practice of the Islamic face veil should be a fundamental right. By giving Muslims the fundamental right of practicing their religion, it would give them the right to express their freedom and religion. If Britain decided to deprive the Muslims of their fundamental right like France did, then Britain would be trying to force the Muslims that participate in wearing the Islamic face veil to conform to their society like France as well. The government says that the reason for the ban on the Islamic face veil is because of security and the values or beliefs of the country in which the Muslims reside in. For instance: France says that the ban may cause France to be a target of terrorism. If France is concerned about the security of the citizens and knows that banning the Islamic face veil would cause a potential problem of terrorism, it seems like France would
A veil is a piece of sheer material worn by women to conceal their faces, that very piece of material symbolizes sacredness. In traditional Christian religion the veil is worn by the bride in white on her wedding day as she approaches her groom at the alter. He uncovers her face at the end of the ceremony and they kiss. Once that tradition is done the bride and the groom live their lives together without her ever having to wear the veil again. However, In the Muslim religion predominantly in Saudi Arabia the veil is also considered sacred, but used for different purposes. For the women of Saudi Arabia wearing the veil is part of their everyday life. In fact it is forbidden for them not to wear it, their veil is worn routinely. The women of Saudi should know that living behind the veil is a form of abuse toward them. A life in front of the veil is more enjoyable and liberating. Just because they walk in the street without their veil does not make them promiscuous nor should they be punished for it.
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.
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.
A nun can be covered from head to toe in order to devote herself to god. But when a Muslim woman does the same she is being oppressed. It may be argued that wearing a burqa benefits only a few and brings more harm than good to society. The real question is who does it harm? That should be the basis for banning this piece of clothing, not one based on fear or an arguably feeble argument that the women do not have a choice. To say that a ban on a specific item like this is undemocratic is an understatement. Following the French senate’s unanimous vote in favour of banning the burqa in late 2010, many European and western countries including Belgium and Spain have made the decision to take the
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.
The anticipated law, whose purpose is to ban the use of the burqa and veil, finally took place in France. The ban started within school, and expanded into a restriction within the entire country. France drew international attention, questions, and opinions on the justification of this new law. Even though France’s main response to their justification of the ban is to preserve the French culture, the law also positively addresses other problems such as: religious freedom, public safety, and women’s rights.
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