Recently, in Britain a Muslim women was fired from her teaching job (in a British public grade school) for wearing a full Islamic outfit (including the whole face covered).
What you think? Should they have fired her or let her wear the veil while teaching?
2006-10-19 10:44:29 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
yes they expect us to respect their culture/religion,then they can respect are culture/religion,and speak to us with out a rag on their face!if they don`t want to then they should go to the country that practices their beliefs,and live happily ever after.
2006-10-19 10:55:58 · answer #1 · answered by truckman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Muslim women should have the right to choose. The lady who lost her job, went to the interview NOT wearing a veil and then having started the job, changed her stance. Here she was in the wrong, but this is on its merits, not a precedent.
The main argument is that the veil marks out these women as Muslim and therefore prevents integration, No such concerns have been raised about Lubavitch Jews, who were wide brimmed hats, and wear long ringlets. I've nothing against these practitioners, but it does seem to reflect a little bias amongst our cabinet.
The next argument is that you can not judge a persons words properly and communicate if you can not see their full faces and mouths. Likewise, don't a lot of politicians have beards? And aren't the eyes the windows to the soul, and are not covered by the veil. Also, should blind people be judged as incapable of understanding and communicating? Perhaps that was David Blunketts problem, though personally I thought it was because he was screwing someone elses wife, abusing his position, fast-tracking visas at a time of intensed scrutiny on those arriving from abroad, etc.
No surprise our Opus Dei cabinet member, Ruth Kelly who is not allowed to enter her church through the 'Men only' front door, but must enter by the servants entrance and serve the men, should back Jack Straw. What frightens me, is that Ruth is the minister in charge of equality!
2006-10-19 18:11:29 · answer #2 · answered by SteveUK 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Although I don't think it was right for her to fired from her job for doing this, she should have had some common sense, the veil intimidated some children I bet, hell the veil can intimidate some adults and she should have tried to get a vile you could see through a little, have her face and mouth uncovered or meshed over, Bright colors are great, and I know many little girls who are enraptured with the lady I work with, her clothing, what little girl wouldn't want to wear a veil like a princess or a bride?. But fireing this woman for wearing her veil around children has show these children it is alright to fear and disrespect someone different, and what lesson have we taught them now? It is alright to be different, but not different like that, more racism, and religious fear. So the children got the short end of the stick hear, now they can not learn about her culture as they could have, but she should have tried a little more as well.
2006-10-19 17:50:56 · answer #3 · answered by essexsrose 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
In that particular case, yes.
If you read the full report, you would understand the significance and logic behind the action.
When a workplace has certain rules and a potential employee is looking for a job, and is offered that job, then they must adhere to the rules.
But, in general, no...Muslim women should not be forced to do anything if they are living in a free country.
2006-10-19 17:53:54 · answer #4 · answered by docscholl 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. It wasn't worth the repercussions. Lots of kids used to be taught by nuns and the outfit wasn't so different. The kids would be used to the veil after a few days.
2006-10-19 18:13:55 · answer #5 · answered by Red Herring 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If when they interviewed her for the position and she wore it then you have to ask yourself "what has changed ?". However if the board has a policy in place and she is contravening it well then why not. Recently a teacher was asked to hide her cross that she had worn around her neck for the last 20 years. What's changed?
2006-10-19 17:54:06 · answer #6 · answered by al n 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I read that. I believe it goes against religious freedom. I may disagree with the veil wearing and other beliefs but that's why I am not a Muslim. It's a tradition and has been for years. It's a bit racist if you ask me. You cannot ask someone to go against their beliefs
2006-10-19 17:51:14 · answer #7 · answered by Autogestion 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
no, they shouldnt be forced to remove the veil. it is their wish to wear it and so i guess the government or any other body does not have the right to tell anybody what to wear and what not to wear. if they are forced to remove the veil, then we should definitely do something about nudity and micro mini outfits. if this has to go then that also should go so that we can maintain a moderation.
2006-10-19 17:51:29 · answer #8 · answered by A s 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Wearing hijab and to a greater extent the burqa is a symbol of submission to the will and power of Allah (God). It's reminiscent of when Catholic women would wear chapel veils to mass on Sunday or when women wear hats to church. The idea of covering oneself isn't about sexuality it's about faith. Whilst I understand the school's decision, I don't know that it was the right one.
2006-10-19 17:51:22 · answer #9 · answered by litlover69 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
yes the face of someone gives away alot of emotions when they are covered up you can not see the emotion in the face plus i think if the come to this country or are born here they should adapt to the way the country is as we do when we visit there country
2006-10-19 17:51:08 · answer #10 · answered by johnny boy rebel 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋