do you think muslim women should be allowed to wear hijab?

Answer 1

Yes as it is there choice, it is like there is no law saying men can not wear skirts but they don't because they do not want to look the odd one out.

Answer 2

Does anyone answering this qiuestion know what a hijab is? It's not a veil that covers your face. It is a normal headscarf. A headscarf is something that is worn by many elderly white women, some orthodox Jewish women. Why do British people find a headscarf offensive? What you obviously find offensive is Muslim people, not headscarfs. Funny how nobody cares that a Sikh man wears a turban and a bob on his head and a Jewish man might wear a kippah, Muslim men wear skull caps as well and Muslim women can wear scarfs. As long as you can see the face what is the problem?

The only thing I can understand is that I can see why British people disagree with the veil. I am a Muslim girl and I think you should be able to see the face. Remember it does not say in the Quran that a veil must be worn. Only a headscarf. Tradition makes women wear veils. Also alot of people think their men make them wear veils and this is not always true there's are many women who cvhoose to wear it because they do not feel comfortable with Asian men looking at them (They are not bothered about white men because they are not attracted to Muslim women who are covered up anyway).

Answer 3

People should be allowed to wear what they want, and the Hijab is not a problem to me.

By the same token people need to be sensible and to wear something which covers the face whilst trying to communicate with a classroom full of children is silly.

Anyone who has studied communication will tell you that in a conversation far more of the communication is "non verbal" than simply hearing what is being said. Some of this comes from the eyes, and some from the movements of hands and body, but heaps of it comes from the lips and facial muscles.

I think that this was the issue with the teacher.

To Jack Straws point, it is difficult to bond or build a rapport with someone whose face you cannot see, and this applies as much to someone wearing sun glasses as the Hijab.

Importantly what he was saying was that he would "PREFER" to talk to people without the full Hijab as he felt that it aided communication. He never said that they should be banned, or that he would not speak to people with a Hijab.

Then what happened was to predictable yells of outrage from the Muslim community that they were being persecuted. As usual a completely over the top response which has only served to further push us all apart.

Communities like this have got to grow up.

Answer 4

In the UK or any other democracy they should be FREE to NOT WEAR it NOT forced to wear it in our western culture, exactly as we are NOT free to dress as we wish in mulsim countries and as has been said places that require uniforms they should follow the workplace uniform and not wear a veil as that is not part of the UNIFORM - they can work in a muslim business where it can be made part of the uniform for all staff but not somewhere such as mcdonalds where it isn't

Answer 5

in their own home, in their place of worship, with their family..yes. In a public place or at work then definitely no. I was a memeber at a well known gym and I had to adhere to a dres code...but the woman on the next running machine had the full hijab???? Is that what we want? I left and cancelled my membership....

Answer 6

If they live or are in the USA, of course they should. This is a free country, you can wear anything you want, we also have freedom of religion. That's like saying a priest should not be allowed to wear that white collar, or a Jew can't wear a Kippah.

Answer 7

well i couldn't wear a mini skirt in a Muslim country so why should they wear a hijab, its intimidating

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Answer 9

I agree with abefors99 to the extent of the veil. I don't see anything wrong with covering your hair but I draw the line at the face concealing veil. I remember being at an airport and there was a woman in full garb, completely covered in flowing garments from head to toe. All you could see were her eyes. It made me very nervous. I'm glad she got on another flight.

If you wish to dress like that in public, then stay in your home country. We have enough to worry about here.

Answer 10

it really depends where they wear them and why

when in Rome do as Romans do
as a religious garment ,worn in a mosque at prayer
and at home , that is their wish , and right
,but to parade the streets and take up normal western jobs,
it becomes impractical and unacceptable .

And an insult to the people who live here , and are not subject to such laws ;

by all means dress modestly, ( i wish more women did that )

. but why go over the top, with all that cover up
( what do they need to hide )

If they want to be part of our community,
and citizens of this Western Country ,
they should try to act, like normal people do ,

or go to live in a country
that excludes all women from the world .

I do not wish to be harsh,
but if YOU come here , you should at least,
respect some of our customs .

>^,,^<

Answer 11

Sure on there own personal time, but not in a place where they're supposed to be wearing a uniform (school, workplace). I think many western women (whether correctly or incorrectly) see it as a symbol of oppression, not modesty, and that's why they're so critical. Also, many people think that in public schools or workplaces, equality and fairness should be practiced. We can't give one religious belief special treatment. For example, if my job required me not to wear any jewlery, I would take the cross off my neck.