Would I be as socially accepted in Britain if I wore a balaclava, as Muslim women wear the burka, etc?

Question

No racism here. Just want to hear public opinions on the current issue.

Answer 1

no, same thing about the face not being able to be seen.

Answer 2

I see no reason why you should not wear a balaclava in Gt Britain in the social sense, but if you did, there would be certain difficulties at times. In particular, at airports, hospitals, dentists, possibly registering in hotels and certainly when visiting the Bank to transact cash payments for cheques etc. Whilst the British are very tolerant generally, do expect lots of stares and of course a deal of ridicule by a certain element of the public. I assume the purpose of you wearing the balaclava in public is intended to attract attention and provoke a reaction. I think you would soon give up. Gt Britain is now multinational and we do accept ,-certainly in London , that Muslin women dress in a certain way that is comfortable to them. English women dress as they think fits the occasion, be it jeans or mini skirts etc but then so do the Chinese, Indian, Kenyans and the many other immigrant nationals. This is a free country and what is honourable is legitimate generally.

Answer 3

NO.

If I were to see you wearing a balaclava walking down the street I would be alarmed and would wonder why you were trying to hide your identity.

(Unfortunately balaclava's are associated with criminals and bank robberies)

I have a slight hearing problem so I would not wish to talk to you as your voice would be muffled and I would struggle to understand what you were saying which would meke me feel unomfortable.

If I were to have a conversation with you I would not be able to read your facial expressions. This would remove much of the meaning and understanding of the conversation we would be having.

By wearing an object the conceals your identity I would assume that you had something to hide and I would not trust you or want to converse with you. You would make me feel very awkward and uncomfortable.

Answer 4

You can wear what u want, but the Burkha is something part of religion and the Muslims belief, i mean Britain says its a Free country etc so why not people wear what they want, its not harm to annyone, its not threat, but Balavlave is like a different issue, like the reasons for wearing one and why, but i have not heard you cant wear a balaklava considering its for the right reasons and not just as to inctite hatred and being sarcastic, in many Muslims countiries Christians, Jews other religions can practice their religion and wear how they want, but there are limits, eg, mini skirts, tight Bikinis etc, thats just too revealing, but other then that people are allowed to wear what they want and how they want to be, and considering some of those countires aint all free as UK and USA, thats actually veryt thoughtgul, credit where its due i say, REPECT.

Answer 5

If women can wear burkas or anything covering their faces then why shouldn't you wear a balaclava. And no you won't be socially accepted like this so they shouldn't be either!

Answer 6

It depends who you are, surely. My son can get away with wearing a balaclava, but that's probably because he's a child. However, it wouldn't be acceptable for a grown woman to wander around in a balaclava, due to issues with identity concealment. I'm sure one day he'll be forced to remove it in a bank, shop or public area...Can't let anyone get past CCTV now, can we!?!

Answer 7

no you would be told to get lost as in post offices we carnt even ware bike helmets and everyone is classed as a job if they ware balaclavas so in this case we should be able to ware wot we want if muslim women can wear burkas and i am not rasict i just belive they should have the same rules as us.

Answer 8

It all depends on what is important for you. If you are the type deeply concerned with yourself then do not bother. On the other hand if you are the open type who believes in meeting people and making friends you must dress accordingly. It is all a matter of compromise in order to fulfill your needs. The way one dresses also shows the kind of person he or she is.
For instance many persons do not give their accessibility thro' IM or email because they do not wish to be disturbed.... for some reason or other. So it all depends on you. Do not blame others or depend on them for acceptance. If you are friendly and accept others, they too will reciprocate.

Answer 9

They have the right, but in order to live in a modern society and I would think, become part of that adopted society, they should try to blend in as much as possible. If you stand out due to different dress, you become a target of hate groups. Who needs that? In my country, kids that wear their pants down around their knees are told to leave stores. Anyone who appears out of the norm, are just asking for trouble. Why do they do it? Probably for the shock value. Sometimes it's best to just ignore them.

Answer 10

dont think the balaclava and burka are a good comparison, but i dont think u would be socially accepted

Answer 11

No , you would be thrown out of every public place in Britain because the people there would be unable to see your face and would see you as some sort of threat or criminal.