EU pro-hijab campaign pulled

kircubbin2000

I don't like seeing them. They immediately make the woman stand out as someone different and in a negative way.. I think in a non Muslim country they should try to fit in .

prejudiced much?

Both a hijab and burka can cause health problems - I have read.

greenlady102

Kali2

agreed that the burka should be banned, and any clothing that hides the eyes.

so ban sunglasses then?

nonsense

greenlady102

kircubbin2000

I don't like seeing them. They immediately make the woman stand out as someone different and in a negative way.. I think in a non Muslim country they should try to fit in .

prejudiced much?

But if I go to a Muslim country, I would be expected to, and would be quite happy to, cover my head/legs/arms. So why is it prejudiced to expect others to conform to our norms when in our country?

Fernbergien

Both a hijab and burka can cause health problems - I have read.

how very caring of you ...

nuns also can lack in Vit D

GrandmaKT

That's not true, how many go to Turkey lol

My friend has lived in Algeria for several years, short hair, no covering.

Probably some countries or possibly areas in those counties where people might be but I don't think it's expected most places of non Muslims

how could a hijab cause health problems?

Covering most of the skin can cause Vitamin D deficiency.

rosie1959

I think people should be free to wear what they like bit ironic as you are not free to wear a headscarf in France but you have to wear a mask indoors

People are allowed to wear headscarves in France.

Not in school, not in any State jobs- even a colourful scarf.
Any student turning up at school with a scarf will be turned away and expelled, same for teachers.

kircubbin2000

I don't like seeing them. They immediately make the woman stand out as someone different and in a negative way.. I think in a non Muslim country they should try to fit in .

Why?

My DiL is French Muslim. She agrees with the ban on religious coverings in France.

I found this article about women in Iran before and after the Islamic Revolution rather sad

www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47032829

SueDonim

My DiL is French Muslim. She agrees with the ban on religious coverings in France.

Well she is entitled to feel this way. Even a colourful scarf that leaves the face free? Why?

Zoejory

I found this article about women in Iran before and after the Islamic Revolution rather sad

www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-47032829

yes I agree but banning the hijab or even the burqua won't change that

Why what? I don’t understand what you’re asking.

Kali2

Not in school, not in any State jobs- even a colourful scarf.
Any student turning up at school with a scarf will be turned away and expelled, same for teachers.

Can they wear a scarf around the neck as decoration? I’m just curious as such scarves are a fashion item I guess.

SueDonim

Why what? I don’t understand what you’re asking.

Me?

Asking why it’s viewed in a negative light.

SueDonim

Why what? I don’t understand what you’re asking.

Possibly me - about why SueDonim's Dil would object to students wearing a colourful scarf?

Teacheranne, I suppose a scarf round the neck will be OK- as it is forbidden to wear head covering, which is seen as a 'religious symbol'.

I don’t like them as they all represent a kind of oppression of women, a form of control, therefore there is no comparison whatsoever with headscarves worn by western women.

I agree with the decision made by France.

JenniferEccles

I don’t like them as they all represent a kind of oppression of women, a form of control, therefore there is no comparison whatsoever with headscarves worn by western women.

I agree with the decision made by France.

What's your opinion of sheitels?

I used to think they were a sign of male oppression until I went to an event when two young women calling themselves the Hijab Sisters spoke about why they wore it and how it was their right to do so. I think some women have considered the matter carefully and it is their choice.
If I lived in France I think I'd be tempted to wear one.

It is about choice really - is the woman wearing what she is wearing by her own choice?

I hate the symbolism that says that women are the work of the devil - here to tempt men (weak men I guess!) - so they must cover up lest the feeble males cannot curb their lust.

It is not the garment itself, but what it signifies - in any religion the message is broadly the same.

I am not sure where I stand on this issue but just because some women make a choice to do something doesnt mean it isnt also a means of male oppression. Those two things can occur simultaneously.

I’m like you Galaxy. I’m not quite sure what I think. I need to have a think about it and come back later.