I'm a muslim woman who wears a head scarf. How will I be treated if I visited the USA?

Question

Will there be any prejudice against me?

Thank you for all yor responces..I'm happy to know that most Americans are kind people...

Answer 1

That depends on where you visit, and who you see.

I wish I could tell you that all Americans are uniformly educated, open-minded, courteous and non-discriminatory toward muslims and members of other ethnic groups, but we both know that is not true. The same is true when Americans visit other countries... we encounter many individuals with different biases and philosophies and standards of conduct, and will experience many different reactions. To generalize would be unfair to the people and the country on either side.

You can control this to some extent by choosing the places you visit very carefully. You will probably encounter less prejudice and ignorance in the more politically liberal areas of the country (west coast and new england states), areas around major universities, and the more upscale parts of sophisticated cities. Unfortunately there is no guarantee anywhere that you won't run into some redneck who gives you a hard time, but please know that you will also have a lot of sympathetic support from other Americans if that happens.

Please do come and visit. The more we have friendly contacts between muslim and American cultures, the more we can educate people on both sides and build positive relationships to overcome the hate and violence.

Answer 2

As a Muslim woman who wears a head scarf while visiting the USA you should not have a worry in the world, actually one should be extremely excited for the life changing journey one is about to take. Of course there is racism everywhere that is out of our hands. For example one group may feel a certain way about another group and the next group may feel a certain way about that group and so on and so on, BUT in America everyone is truly treated fairly and with great kindness. If one visits here and has a bad experience with one person that simply does not mean Americans treat Muslim woman differently. To be truly honest, because I do consider myself to be a VERY honest individual minorities in this country get treated very well, especially Islamic individuals because of 9/11 which unfortunately is a shame. Every individual Caucsian, Asian, Arabic, African American, etc should be treated equally and today that is not the case! It is not that minorities get treated worse they great treated 100% better because people don't know who's going to say one is raciest and before one knows it they are being sued! I hope this answer was not to extreme for you, however I just want you to understand this is a great country and you should be treated just as I would be treated and if your not its only the stupidity of one person not the entire country so do please come and see what America is really about!
Jessica

Answer 3

A lot depends on where you are visiting. Some people will be prejudice against you, but some people are just that way. Some people may look, and they make think "Why does she feel the need to wear that here in America? She doesn't have to." But you will be respected by most people because that is what America is about: Freedom. Freedom to wear what you want, practice the religion you want, and be the person you are.
I hope you will come and visit America and hold your head high and know that you will be welcomed.

Answer 4

In most civilized places here in the US, like the mid-sized towns up to the larger cities especially in metro areas where there are several large cities together, you will be treated just the same as everyone else. In the area I live in I have seen several women that wear head scarves and as far as I can tell they do not get bothered about there choice of clothing no matter why they wear it. You might still get questions as to why you where one and you might even get people telling you that it is not necessary to wear one now that you are in the US, but you will be treated just fine. In smaller towns in the middle of no where however you might more stares and more questions. And depending on the region you might get stupid people mocking you, but usually only in very small, out of the way, towns that are very religious and christian that don't understand why you where a head scarf. But do not be afraid to visit the USA, it is a very wonderful place.

Answer 5

Most places in the U.S. are pretty urban and the people are tolerant of different cultures. America is, after all, the great "melting pot." The only time I can imagine that you would have a problem is if you were visiting very rural areas where people can sometimes be suspicious of outsiders. Oh - and you may get a little extra attention from airport security, but everyone does nowdays. The truth is, you will attract less attention because you are a woman. If you were a man in full traditional garb, you might encounter more problems.

Answer 6

I don't think there will be prejudice, but it may also depend on where you go. I see a few women who wear a head scarf and all that, I am curious, but I don't make it an issue. I treat them just the same that I treat everyone else. So that is what is most likely to happen- you will be treated the same as everyone else.

Answer 7

It depends on where you go in the USA. If you visit large cities in states with large populations, the people are used to living with more varied cultures and are more tolerant. If you visit Muskogee, Oklahoma it may be a different story.

I have found Muslim women with head scarves have a stereotype put on them, but not the same as other ethnic people. I feel it is one of calm, demure and other non-threatening attributes.

So, prejudice, yes, but it may not be offensive to you. It may be an annoyance.

I think you will be treated with respect. Some will shy away for fear of embarrassing themselves by offending you. Some more militant pro-women's rights people may try to help free you from what they see as your oppression.

I'm curious, where do you plan to visit? Are you deciding weather or not to -- or where from answers to your question?

Answer 8

if the PEACEFUL Muslims would JUST once stand up against their terrorist "brothers", there would be less prejudice against Muslims. But as long as the Muslims extremists keep blowing up innocent people, there will be prejudice against Muslims.

I'm sorry to say, I would be prejudiced, I can't help it. My anger at the YEARS of violence by Muslim extremists makes me this way. I was 12 when I first experienced violence by watching the Olympics in Munich when those Jewish athletes were murdered by Muslims. I'll never forget that and that violence continues from the Muslims. I''ve NEVER heard ANY Muslim denounce their religion because of this. And when I was in college, I met many Muslim males, even back then (25+ years ago) they spewed hatred of the US, yet they were going to school here, and they said back then they didn't' care how long it took they were going to destroy America. How do you expect me to NOT be prejudiced?

Answer 9

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Answer 10

I hope not. It depends somewhat on where you go. There are many communities that wouldn't blink an eye- especially in the cities. The farther inland you head, the more prejudice you'll find. If you have friends or family already here, they'll be a great guide. Enjoy your visit!