Is banning hijab in schools the same as saying muslim women are not allowed to attend?

Question

Same goes for other religions/cultures, it doesn't effect other students/teachers.

Turkey isn't a good argument, it is trying to suppress it's own culture.

Answer 1

Yeah, pretty much.

Answer 2

Well, not really.

Turkey is a muslim country, and bans the hijab in all schools, universities and for all government employees.

However, i think the French ban is not really about freedom from religion but is actually an illicit attempt to suppress a foreign culture. The hijab is essentially harmless when worn as a personal choice as it is in most western countries.

Edit: I wasn't making an argument in favour of this. My point is that the women attending schools and universities in Turkey clearly DO consider themselves muslims and don't wear a Hijab. So, that is an example of (lots of) muslim women NOT wearing a hijab attending school and being allowed to do so. I realise that Ataturk's imposition of this rule was to suppress Turkish history and bring Turkey closer to the west, but that doesn't change the point.

Answer 3

No. Islam is not a horrible religion. Like other religions it practises flexibility. D women could always insists on going to a school which allows if they do not wish to remove the hijab. Infact it is believed that the women would receive merit for persistence if they find another school.

Answer 4

i feel that schools are a place where kids come to learn and gain knowledge. when educated people, who are going to teach students will behave this way, then they cant blame the future generations for being intolerant. a rule should be a rule for all or such rules should not be implemented.

when educational institutions are going to behave this way, then they are passing the same message to the students of other faith. even the rest of the students may show disrespect and this may be a later in few years will manifest as hate and contempt for a particular religion .

i was at an irish presentation convent and wore a hijab, but no one had any problem with me all my school lofe, infact they respected me more for following my faith and standing up for what i beleive.

btw, what is so horrible about covering ur head, that makes people so insecure and wild with anger?

Answer 5

No, I think it doesn't..

A school has full right to put a strict uniform & ask its pupils to follow... Muslims has the right to chose this school or not, but when u choose a school, u do abide by its rules...

Besides, Islam allows muslims not to follow some of the instructions in case of severe need.. Well, this might well be one if they do insist on this school not others.

One last point, do u know that Muslim schools do not allow except veiled muslims? What do u say about that? I guess it is the right of each school to put its own regualtions as long as it is not the only school on the universe

Answer 6

if this is a public school in the United States, then unless there is a threat to other individuals or it infringes on the rights of other individuals, it is unconstitutional for the school to prohibit anything that expresses or is a requirement for someone's religious beliefs.
I am not a Muslim nor do I agree with their teachings or beliefs but they have every right to practice their religion, wear what is required by their religion and worship the way they choose as long as it is not infringing on the rights and safety of other individuals. There is no excuse for this.

** I wanted to add that the only reasonable reason I can think of for banning htis would be for the protection of the Muslim student- because of the extreme predjudice that Muslims still deal with in this country, I sort of understand school authorities wanting to keep the level of strife and tension between students to a minimum- but this STILL infringes upon that students right to freedom of religion- it should be up to the student whether or not they want to subject themselves to the persecution that ocmes with their choices. I know for me, life would be soooo much easier and I would be more accepted by a lot of people were I to deny my faith, but I would rather suffer the persecutions than to go against what I know to be true- All should be allowed to walk in this RIGHT and privelege given us by the forefathers of this country.**

Answer 7

It is the same as saying hijabs are banned in school.

Answer 8

No it means that children are being encouraged to fit in with the society they are living in and not isolate themselves because of their parent's religion.

I think it's a good idea (although I am not Muslim).

I met a Muslim man the other day who could not speak one word of English (he was with his family). Yet he has lived in England for 18 years. Not one word....what's that all about?

Answer 9

No it isnt saying that. It's saying that Muslims are no better than anyone else and must follow the rules.

Muslims shouldn't be given any special privileges that others are not afforded which, is what some Muslims want.

No! follow the rules or don't participate.

Answer 10

sorta, but they ban baseball hats and other things that they feel might help a student cheat. however, i'll assume they are doing it for some racist or anti-muslim reason, so in that case its very bogus.

Answer 11

Nope we have to seperate Church and State don't you know. Can't let ANYTHING religious into our Schools(state) and how DARE you imply that we should. If they can't come to school without it on that is their problem. Yeah mostly being sarcastic but trying to make a point as well.