yes the muslim garment so many seem to insist on wearing.does this belong in the classroom for 9 year olds.she complained to me she couldnt hear her propperly.all she could see were her eyes.right or wrong.and doesnt facial expressions count whilst teaching.
2007-03-26 02:15:45 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
c1982 its got nothing to do with being a bigot.the fact is the kids not just my daughter were unabable to hear her properly and a little intimidated.we live in a christian country not saudia arabia.and by wearing this rediculouse garment she is just seperating herself from our society and culture.
2007-03-26 04:36:54 · update #1
carswood,exactly
2007-03-26 04:41:23 · update #2
dreams and flintrob and those of you have a brain and some common sence problem solved.i have spoken to the head istress and they will not be using that teaching agency again.thank god for common sence.i have no problem with anyone who wants to practise any religion they want.even if it condones stoning to death men and women,beating your wife with a stick,or holding in such high regard a profit who was peodophile.[mohammed]
2007-03-26 04:47:16 · update #3
no it does not belong in a classroom for any age she should be TEACHING correctly you cant teach correctly with a mask!!!
2007-03-26 02:21:20 · answer #1 · answered by jadedearing 2 · 2⤊ 6⤋
Are you kidding me, you racist, ignorant, appalling, complete idiot?
I worked for a year with schizophrenic, cannabis-smoking young people in East London, who hadn't finished their education at school and who STILL had more understanding of the burqa than you do. Many of my colleagues - Clinical Psychologicals and Occupational Therapists - wore a face veil out of respect and faith; none of my clients had a problem with it and many of them showed a great deal of admiration for it.
So the Muslim woman is somehow scorned for not wishing to show every inch of skin just because she now lives in a Western society?
You say you are a Christian - do you wear a cross? If you were a devout Christian, and you did, would you take it off if you went to 'Saudi Arabia', which seems to be where you think all followers of Islaam come from? Like hell you would. And just so you know, there's more Muslim people in China than there are in Saudi Arabia - so get an education before you make sweeping statements.
The only valid complaint you have is that the children could not hear clearly. Although I must say I have never had any problem hearing anybody speak through a piece of flimsy cloth. Perhaps these children are picking up on the examples of parents like you and forming their own nasty little racist opinions.
Yes, perhaps the veil is intimidating for children. But if they were educated about it by their parents, they wouldn't need to worry. All you needed to do was sit down with your daughter when she came home from school and explain that this supply teacher wears the veil out of respect for her faith. 1 in 5 people in the UK are followers of Islaam, so it's about time people like you grew up and started actually educating themselves about the issue before spouting off utter nonsense like this.
Learn to spell properly. Learn to use capitals after a fullstop. You are seeping unintelligence and ignorance through every single letter than you type. I bet that supply teacher has a better grasp of the written English language than you do. This woman was not harming anyone; the majority of Muslim people just want to live a quiet, peaceful, happy life and yet it's the supposed 'Christians' who cause all the trouble. It disgusts me.
2007-03-26 06:21:12 · answer #2 · answered by Sparklepop 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Would you refer to a gold cross as a lump of metal for want of a better word.
Seeing religious garments might give the next generation a bit more tolerance within the world and towards other religions. I am sure that this supply teacher would have repeated herself to your daughter if she couldnt hear her. Or is this just the start of bigoted views and intolerance from your daughter that you have passed down to her. Congratulations
2007-03-26 02:28:26 · answer #3 · answered by Lady Claire - Hates Bigotry 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
this is a touchy area for many people as if you insist on removing this then it may be considered as racism or intolerance, however if this is interfering with the teaching then this issue needs to be brought up but with sensitivity or you may make matters worse
2007-03-26 02:28:51 · answer #4 · answered by mbenn60 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Facial expressions are an important way of letting a child know if they are doing right from wrong. Children are immune from the politically correct ways that we have instilled on ourselves, and if she does not like it for whatever reason then you have a case to complain.
Dont listen to the do gooders who state that this is her religious right. We are in England and what about our ways and traditions? We are so uncomfortable with this because of many reasons. Try to look at this through childs eyes, it is daunting to have to listen to someone who is from a religion who is obviously being repressed and is that brainwashed she does it willingly. Learning to read someones expression through the eyes is a skill that develops into adulthood.
Remember the London bombings not to long ago.......One of the purpotrators escaped the country dressed as a woman wearing one of these things. food for thought eh?
2007-03-26 02:29:14 · answer #5 · answered by carswoody 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
if your daughter cannot hear what is being said during the class then you should approach her teacher and ask her to speak a bit louder. perhaps you could tell your daughter why she is wearing a veil. in my opinion it would be unreasonable to expect her to go against her religion. i am not religious but i respect other people who are. if young people are taught tolerance during their early years then perhaps there would be less racism in the world and more understanding.
2007-03-26 02:24:50 · answer #6 · answered by val f1 nutter 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
yes ..i feel it is to much to wear in a classroom my girlfriend is also a teacher and we have discussed this before.....the idea that the teacher feels the need to express her religion to a class of 9 year olds is ridiculous.....and you are right the mask has got to hinder what she is teaching....think of it this way.....there is a dress code for students in school and they are not allowed to wear anything distracting to others.......why dont the staff have to follow these rules also....maybe that is the question that needs to be asked
2007-03-26 02:27:54 · answer #7 · answered by flintrob420 1 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Everyone has a right to practise their religion, beliefs and culture. It is your job to educate your daughter on why she wears a veil.
Ignorance is bliss for the majority of people in this country.
2007-03-26 02:20:25 · answer #8 · answered by bannister_natalie 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Deal with it. In fact the fact that she has a teacher like this should teach her tolerance. It lets the kids know that there are lots of different people with different customs. If you make a big deal of this then you are teaching her to make a big deal of it and losing an important lesson on tolerance and acceptance of others.
2007-03-26 02:20:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 3⤋
i would talk to the teacher 1st and explain that the children have a hard time hearing her, if she insists on wearing it go to the principal and explain whats going on. they cant make her remove it though, freedom of religon and blah blah blah. but you can have her placed in a different classroom
2007-03-26 02:24:03 · answer #10 · answered by Olivia's Mama 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Look you can't dictate the whole world what they should and should not do. Seperation from church and state is one thing but you can't force your views on the teacher who believes this. If it is interfearing then change her teacher.
2007-03-26 02:20:33 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋