How do you feel about Muslim women wearing veils in public?

Question

Just an open discussion that we had in class.

Answer 1

I don't mind, it's better than people with their pants about to fall off.

Answer 2

I don't have a problem with Muslim women wearing veils in public. I am more influenced by the demeanor and confidence of the woman behind the veil. I have a major issue with veiled woman with oppressive men that discount them. I was shopping at Kroger recently and a veiled woman came out of the store with her cart, proceeded to load the entire contents into the trunk of the car all while her husband sat in the driver's seat waiting. I wanted to go up to his window and tell him that I thought his attitude was demeaning and rude. I didn't do this as I was afraid how it would impact her.

Answer 3

Muslim women have a right to wear veils in public. It is a democracy.

Answer 4

I think its part of one's freedom to wear what they like as long as they don't hurt or offend others, and as religion is part of one's identity and culture, then wearing Veils as Islam teaches, is a part of Muslim women's culture and identity, not just a religious sign, but its a part of their identity, and I see no offense for others in that, so I feel its good, that they keep on their identity with that part of cloth that covers hair and body, its Islam's identity, and its a personal thing after all, not all Muslim women do it anyway.

Answer 5

Here in the USA, or in Muslim Countries?
Because they want to, or because they are forced to?

It all depends. If they choose to, because they are Muslim and wish to express their faith, then that's fine. If they are forced to, I have a problem with that.

On the other hand, where it is part of the culture, and it is just expected, I don't think I have a problem with that either. People are expected to dress certain ways almost everywhere. Even here in the U.S. men would be looked down on strongly if they wore women's clothing. Nudists aren't permitted to exit thier parks without clothing, and even many stores require shirts, pants (or skirts) and shoes.

It's a tough subject.

Answer 6

The adage, when in Rome do as the Romans do comes to mind.

It is an insult in some of the Middle East to wear a cross or Mogan David. it does not make them any less Western, Christian or Jew. It's called assimilation. When they enter into other cultures they should blend into the culture that is dominate. When at home do as they please by wearing their hajabs and not loose sight of who they are. It does not make them any more or less Muslim.

I also understand the political climate of Western nations that are under threat and understand why they want their faces unveiled for purposes of teaching classes, (not wanting to seem as if they are proselytizing students) obtaining driver's licenses etc...

Answer 7

They are free to wear what ever they chose. If you or I can choose what kind or colour of shirt to wear in public then why can't they wear a veil. Simple as that.

Answer 8

If they're wearing them because they want to then I think it's great.

If they're wearing them because their husbands, brothers, fathers, clerics are telling them they have to.....got a problem with that.

If their husbands bring the wives and daughters from female oppressed parts of the world, to the western world, they have to allow them the same freedom as western women. It's the law. Don't like it, don't come over.

Answer 9

It's their right to wear whatever they want in public just like its our right to wear our low cleavage shirts if we wanted to. It's part of their religion I don't see why it's such a big deal!

Answer 10

it is an expression of their beliefs and faith, so that is beautiful.
respect for others' beliefs and tolerence of differences are steps on the path to peace.