What do you'll think about the Hijaab or scarf?

Question

I don't know why many people seem to think it's a sign of oppression to women. Maybe it's because of the biased media? I respect Muslim women and It is such a big problem when they cover up but isn't such a big deal when you get people walking around half naked. And many Muslim women don't wear the hijaab.
If i'm so privelaged to meet these strong women, I would pay my respects to them.
What do you think?

Answer 1

It is a way to take the eyes off my beauty and put it on my brain

Answer 2

I don't see it as an oppression either. I think it's a matter of personal choice. Because walking around in bikini can also be an oppression, that's what men want to see - girls with less clothes.
Some people might see it as a threat, such as the driver license issues - that you can't cover up your face therefore preventing some Muslim women to drive - because you can't see her face.
So it depends on how you view it.

Answer 3

I think it is fine as long as it is a truly voluntary choice. I have a problem with a culture that says women MUST cover their bodies because they are sinful or will incite men to lust. I don't like that premise that women must cover up in order that men won't have to feel jealous or confront their feelings of sexual attraction. I know that in some middle eastern countries women who have been out without wearing a Hijaab or scarf have had acid thrown on them. I find that appalling. As I do the idea that husbands have the right to kill their wives and treat them like property. I would never personally want to have to wear something like a black robe and head gear in blistering heat. I did have a chemistry TA though that was from Saudi Arabia and wore a head scarf. She was so smart and we became friendly, one day she just out of the blue asked me what I felt about her always covering her head. She told me she felt people made judgements that were not true and she wanted me to know it was her choice. She told me how hard her husband worked to make sure she could get to the US and finish her PhD in Chemistry. Also, how he worked nights so he could stay home with their young daughter during the day and she could be at the university. She told me she continues to wear it as a sign of respect and love to her husband and because of the beliefs she was raised with. So I no longer think these things are always a sign of oppression to women. I completely respected her and her choice. I think though that women should never be forced to dress this way.

Answer 4

I think that it's fine, but I've always wondered if it makes them overheated. I don't know what material they are usually made of. I feel that as long as the women are truly happy wearing those clothing items, then it's not a big deal. For the women who are simply following tradition, I would hope that one day they would think about why they want to wear a scarf or hijab (spelling is off??).

Answer 5

I really do like looking at women and am slightly disappointed when they are covered up. Also , it might get hot under there in Summer.

I REALLY REALLY think that people should be able to dress HOWEVER they are most comfortable, for whatever reasons. Hijaabs or naked. I would hire people if I like them dressed or not in any way.

Answer 6

The Hijab is a dress code for women in under the Islamic faith. If the woman chooses not to wear it, then she is violating a rule in her faith, much like a Muslim man who drinks alcohol or wear gold.
While the media portrays hijab as a symbol of oppression, please refer to the reference I have as it give you the prospective from a Muslim woman who says "wearing hijab is a liberating experience"

Answer 7

I feel as long as women wear it because they like to, its respectable. But if they wear it just coz they are supposed to, and the tradition tells them to, or so that their husband would feel secure, I feel realy sorry for them. In any case women shd have the freedom to wear what they like- be it a hijaab or a bikini.

Answer 8

I love my hijab!!!
It is not a sign of oppression at all as the media portrays actually it puts you in control of what people can see from your body.
And you know for sure that no sleazy horny perv will remember the way your body looks in tight clothes and @#$^% off at night. ewwww

Answer 9

I have always admired those who stand up for what they believe and live their religion.

If a woman wears a Hijaab because it is part of what she truely believes- GO SISTER!!

If she is wearing it because her family, etc are pressuring her to do so... I feel sad for her, but I would never urge her to mess up family relations.

Answer 10

iam muslim and i wear the hijaab..!!my hijaab makes me look pretty and i love the hijaab its very very nice..!!!