Other - Society & Culture - 6 November 2006

I am a muslim TA at a university in a midwestern state here in the US. I am 3 years into my PhD program. Now, I am contemplating wearing a head scarf (traditional hijab for muslim women). My qustion is, how are my undergraduate students going to respond to me and also, the other American faculty members in my department? Will the students evaluate me badly because of my religious beliefs because in the past I have had really good evaluations. I am sure it is going to put up hinderances in my path once I start looking for a job but my greatest concern is whether it will affect my quest toward a PhD degree negatively. Please answer this question honestly assuming that you were an American undergrad or full-time tenured professor? Should I talk to my faculty before making this decision or just give them a surprise and come to the department one fine day all covered up from head-to-toe? What do I do?
Thanks!

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Or how had Americans already made a difference in the world?

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2006-11-06 08:11:24 · 5 answers · asked by manuelcojr 2

Why are us till here? what?
Whatever, loser, walk away.
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I'm a big kid at heart.

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This sickens me. What should I do about it?

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