Social Science - 17 March 2007

Recent data show an increase in the CPI associated with higher fuel costs. If uncontrolled this might lead to a certain type of inflation, which one?

2007-03-17 05:12:49 · 2 answers · asked by street_life_king 1 in Economics

2007-03-17 05:12:23 · 10 answers · asked by Toilet 1 in Psychology

who can help me ..... i lost my self ... i want to come back to my childhood period. i dont like grow up and see life`s fact. i miss my childhood period.

2007-03-17 05:11:21 · 7 answers · asked by hani 1 in Psychology

That is a quote I found from Booker T. Washington. I think it is true. Do you agree and what does it mean to you?

2007-03-17 05:06:15 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

The status of women in Islam is often the target of attacks in the secular media. The ‘hijaab’ or the Islamic dress is cited by many as an example of the ‘subjugation’ of women under Islamic law. Before we analyze the reasoning behind the religiously mandated ‘hijaab’, let us first study the status of women in societies before the advent of Islam


1. In the past women were degraded and used as objects of lust

The following examples from history amply illustrate the fact that the status of women in earlier civilizations was very low to the extent that they were denied basic human dignity:

1. Babylonian Civilization:
The women were degraded and were denied all rights under the Babylonian law. If a man murdered a woman, instead of him being punished, his wife was put to death.

2. Greek Civilization:
Greek Civilization is considered the most glorious of all ancient civilizations. Under this very ‘glorious’ system, women were deprived of all rights and were looked down upon. In Greek mythology, an ‘imaginary woman’ called ‘Pandora’ is the root cause of misfortune of human beings. The Greeks considered women to be subhuman and inferior to men. Though chastity of women was precious, and women were held in high esteem, the Greeks were later overwhelmed by ego and sexual perversions. Prostitution became a regular practice amongst all classes of Greek society.

3. Roman Civilization:
When Roman Civilization was at the zenith of its ‘glory’, a man even had the right to take the life of his wife. Prostitution and nudity were common amongst the Romans.

4. Egyptian Civilization:
The Egyptian considered women evil and as a sign of a devil.

5. Pre-Islamic Arabia:
Before Islam spread in Arabia, the Arabs looked down upon women and very often when a female child was born, she was buried alive.


2. Islam uplifted women and gave them equality and expects them to maintain their status.

Islam uplifted the status of women and granted them their just rights 1400 years ago. Islam expects women to maintain their status.

Hijaab for men

People usually only discuss ‘hijaab’ in the context of women. However, in the Glorious Qur’an, Allah (swt) first mentions ‘hijaab’ for men before ‘hijaab’ for the women. The Qur’an mentions in Surah Noor:

"Say to the believing men that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty: that will make for greater purity for them: and Allah is well acquainted with all that they do."
[Al-Qur’an 24:30]

The moment a man looks at a woman and if any brazen or unashamed thought comes to his mind, he should lower his gaze.

Hijaab for women.

The next verse of Surah Noor, says:

" And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands, their fathers, their husbands’ fathers, their sons..."
[Al-Qur’an 24:31]


3. Six criteria for Hijaab.

According to Qur’an and Sunnah there are basically six criteria for observing hijaab:

1. Extent:

The first criterion is the extent of the body that should be covered. This is different for men and women. The extent of covering obligatory on the male is to cover the body at least from the navel to the knees. For women, the extent of covering obligatory is to cover the complete body except the face and the hands upto the wrist. If they wish to, they can cover even these parts of the body. Some scholars of Islam insist that the face and the hands are part of the obligatory extent of ‘hijaab’.

All the remaining five criteria are the same for men and women.

2. The clothes worn should be loose and should not reveal the figure.

3. The clothes worn should not be transparent such that one can see through them.

4. The clothes worn should not be so glamorous as to attract the opposite sex.

5. The clothes worn should not resemble that of the opposite sex.

6. The clothes worn should not resemble that of the unbelievers i.e. they should not wear clothes that are specifically identities or symbols of the unbelievers’ religions.


4. Hijaab includes conduct and behaviour among other things

Complete ‘hijaab’, besides the six criteria of clothing, also includes the moral conduct, behaviour, attitude and intention of the individual. A person only fulfilling the criteria of ‘hijaab’ of the clothes is observing ‘hijaab’ in a limited sense. ‘Hijaab’ of the clothes should be accompanied by ‘hijaab’ of the eyes, ‘hijaab’ of the heart, ‘hijaab’ of thought and ‘hijaab’ of intention. It also includes the way a person walks, the way a person talks, the way he behaves, etc.


5. Hijaab prevents molestation

The reason why Hijaab is prescribed for women is mentioned in the Qur’an in the following verses of Surah Al-Ahzab:

"O Prophet! Tell thy wives and daughters, and the believing women that they should cast their outer garments over their persons (when abroad); that is most convenient, that they should be known (as such) and not molested. And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
[Al-Qur’an 33:59]

The Qur’an says that Hijaab has been prescribed for the women so that they are recognized as modest women and this will also prevent them from being molested.


6. Example of twin sisters

Suppose two sisters who are twins, and who are equally beautiful, walk down the street. One of them is attired in the Islamic hijaab i.e. the complete body is covered, except for the face and the hands up to the wrists. The other sister is wearing western clothes, a mini skirt or shorts. Just around the corner there is a hooligan or ruffian who is waiting for a catch, to tease a girl. Whom will he tease? The girl wearing the Islamic Hijaab or the girl wearing the skirt or the mini? Naturally he will tease the girl wearing the skirt or the mini. Such dresses are an indirect invitation to the opposite sex for teasing and molestation. The Qur’an rightly says that hijaab prevents women from being molested.


7. Capital punishment for the rapists

Under the Islamic shariah, a man convicted of having raped a woman, is given capital punishment. Many are astonished at this ‘harsh’ sentence. Some even say that Islam is a ruthless, barbaric religion! I have asked a simple question to hundreds of non-Muslim men. Suppose, God forbid, someone rapes your wife, your mother or your sister. You are made the judge and the rapist is brought in front of you. What punishment would you give him? All of them said they would put him to death. Some went to the extent of saying they would torture him to death. To them I ask, if someone rapes your wife or your mother you want to put him to death. But if the same crime is committed on somebody else’s wife or daughter you say capital punishment is barbaric. Why should there be double standards?


8. Western society falsely claims to have uplifted women

Western talk of women’s liberalization is nothing but a disguised form of exploitation of her body, degradation of her soul, and deprivation of her honour. Western society claims to have ‘uplifted’ women. On the contrary it has actually degraded them to the status of concubines, mistresses and society butterflies who are mere tools in the hands of pleasure seekers and sex marketeers, hidden behind the colourful screen of ‘art’ and ‘culture’.


9. USA has one of the highest rates of rape

United States of America is supposed to be one of the most advanced countries of the world. It also has one of the highest rates of rape in any country in the world. According to a FBI report, in the year 1990, every day on an average 1756 cases of rape were committed in U.S.A alone. Later another report said that on an average everyday 1900 cases of rapes are committed in USA. The year was not mentioned. May be it was 1992 or 1993. May be the Americans got ‘bolder’ in the following years.

Consider a scenario where the Islamic hijaab is followed in America. Whenever a man looks at a woman and any brazen or unashamed thought comes to his mind, he lowers his gaze. Every woman wears the Islamic hijaab, that is the complete body is covered except the face and the hands upto the wrist. After this if any man commits rape he is given capital punishment. I ask you, in such a scenario, will the rate of rape in America increase, will it remain the same, or will it decrease?


10. Implementation of Islamic Shariah will reduce the rate of rapes

Naturally as soon as Islamic Shariah is implemented positive results will be inevitable. If Islamic Shariah is implemented in any part of the world, whether it is America or Europe, society will breathe easier. Hijaab does not degrade a woman but uplifts a woman and protects her modesty and chastity.
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2007-03-17 05:05:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

2007-03-17 05:04:15 · 6 answers · asked by fatface 1 in Other - Social Science

2007-03-17 04:55:03 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Anthropology

I'm giving an oral presentation in a college class in 2 weeks on post traumatic stress disorder. Do you know of any audio - visual props (true video clips, documentary, recorded interview, etc) I could include in my presentation. Or perhaps a person who has suffered from PTSD who would be willing to allow me to interview him/her via email? (There would of course be no names or personal identifying information included)

2007-03-17 04:54:44 · 4 answers · asked by mindy 3 in Psychology

she is a self admitting recovered tramp.she is overweight big time and not that attractive,i am the opposite,(this is true remember)people say "what the hell are you doing with her"ok?(that being said).I knew her 2 years as a sex freind but did not speak to her for a year out of the past 21/2.she put on 60 pounds in that year i did not see her.(like,holy crap batman)i was having a low self esteem problem and a change in values thing on the go when her and i started to talk (after that year).i made myself remember only the good times ya know?so this braught me to a point where i started seeing the beauty in her instead of the tramp she was.i felt she was unique like we all are instead of judging her.i felt more like a man by these actions.at this weight i was turned off sexually and had problems ya know.i knew i could score a babe,but i found meaning in this.anyways i fell in love with her and her with me.the insperation made me join college.she now finds excuses to not see me.why?

2007-03-17 04:50:42 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-03-17 04:50:34 · 8 answers · asked by teena9 6 in Psychology

or how much will it be in 2009?

2007-03-17 04:45:20 · 6 answers · asked by Cuddly Lez 6 in Economics

Hi, I'm 30, a Teacher, and I live a good, clean life.
However, I have certain family members who ask VERY Personal Questions to me and that makes me feel uncomfortable. Example, they will ask "how much money are you making", "does your best friend have AIDS?", etc?
I think asking questions like that is wrong--but they will keep asking me over and over. When I do answer them--they will immediatley tell other people.

I believe that I have a right to privacy---but my family members feel that we are "all family", and that I am "seceretive".Its because they are a bunch of gossiping blabbermouths that I dont tell them everything..How can I avoild Lying to them when they start asking personal questions--while being honest??!

Plus, what are you feelings about people in your family who ask personal questions ?? Is that good etiquette?

2007-03-17 04:43:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

For the last 3 months have been dreaming I am dying. No recollection of anything before hand, no story that got me to my death, just that it is happening to me as I am in bed sleeping, has been anything from suffocating (wake up with my head in my pillow holding my breath) to my blood being drained from me.

I have a sense that someone has come to take me - no-one living though, and I am terrfied and just somehow accepting and think that's it like I was expecting it. Think about never seeing my family again and it takes me a minute to get a hold of myself - that it's just a dream.

Sometimes feel like someones in the room with me or there is movement, and once I saw a wierd figure in the room really vividly.

Have been under stress before and had dreams before, but this is something else, never had such vivid dreams and every 2 or 3 nights.

I know there is something going on in my head but have no idea what to do. Anyone able to offer guidance? It's really disturbing me.

2007-03-17 04:32:46 · 9 answers · asked by MARINA C 1 in Psychology

2007-03-17 04:32:42 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-03-17 04:30:28 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

are there many in your area? if there are , how do you deal and cope with it? im 29 deal with borderline personality disorder, im waiting assesment for therapy. in the past, ive had problems, with paranoia, inner rage, low moods and anxiety. im tryin to put the past behind me and put my life together. but i live in an area, where there are a few hoodies, their loud, cocky, drive motorbikes recklessley all the time, and i feel nervous and frightened of them and intimidated. their always outside, hangin about. and i feel angry at myself that i do feel scared, threatened and intimidated by them. because i feel im a 29 year old man, and shouldnt feel scared or frightened, that i should be able to go out there and deal with em. feel no fear. i feel controlled by the fear. i get scared i wont no how to react if i feel one of thems lookin at me. unfortunatly ive been attacked by hoodies in the past because ive lost control of my rage. it doesnt take alot to trigger my inner anger. and

2007-03-17 04:14:15 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-03-17 04:11:32 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-03-17 04:10:32 · 3 answers · asked by brain 1 in Psychology

I do respect all religions and have this feeling that Jewish think that they are so oppressed, can you comment on that neutrally?

2007-03-17 04:10:29 · 8 answers · asked by AshOsaki 1 in Sociology

In my relationships, it changes throughout. Like my last ex, who said personality, but went off with another guy who I think doesn't have a very nice character to me, and he is shorter than her. It's a bit weird, I am not sure what women wants anymore.

2007-03-17 04:03:41 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

Beautiful / handsome with a boring personality, or homely with a great personality? Why?

2007-03-17 04:01:35 · 7 answers · asked by ceegt 6 in Psychology

Please list SUCCESSFUL people who have gone through extremely tough times and have been optimistic?
Tough times=health problems, financial problems, racism, etc.

2007-03-17 04:00:13 · 5 answers · asked by Tanvika 2 in Psychology

2007-03-17 03:58:20 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

2007-03-17 03:55:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Why? Why does my child, who is normally well adjusted and well-liked by peers, teachers, and parents, come back and get into fights and act up in class for at least a month? Thank goodness he IS so well liked, or he woud have been kicked out of extended day/ daycare. It's like he has a different personality. One of the caretakers who absolutely ADORES him, said that while he was attacking her he had a look on his face as though he were possessed. I've seen it myself. I already had him in therapy and he wouldn't talk about it.

2007-03-17 03:44:50 · 7 answers · asked by lady 5 in Psychology

should i call who likes to trick people as in "jokes" a lier cause personaly i wont believe those kind of people any more.
can some expert explaine why those kind of people do like to make tricks as in jokes

2007-03-17 03:42:25 · 11 answers · asked by rose 1 in Psychology

some times i want sex with guys witsh never happend i have 4 years relatonship with my girlfriend and i dont want this to end,but the gay filling is becoming stronger im realy scared what shuld i do please help me

2007-03-17 03:32:09 · 10 answers · asked by marija k 1 in Psychology

I hear some women complaining that sometimes the less qualified male still gets chosen for the job. How do these women know the man is less qualified in the first place? Have they read their job resume? Or maybe the interviewer knows men are less likely to write about little feats on their resume than women. Or maybe the inerviewer assumed men are better wokers, just like men get higher car insurance because it is assumed they are more aggessive drivers?

What do you think?

2007-03-17 03:28:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Gender Studies

he tells me what to do all the time, how to talk, act, say, clean and if i don't do what he says he take everything away, cars, money, the house, the computer, tv,..ect.

2007-03-17 03:27:42 · 6 answers · asked by Laura B 1 in Sociology

explaination required with an example...will anyone make me understand this one.

2007-03-17 03:17:37 · 11 answers · asked by syedsafi 2 in Economics