I really want to do a study for a college course that involves wearing a traditional muslum burkah and going about my daily life in my small upstate NY town. I would monitor how differently I was treated, etc. How do you think the results would be?
2007-12-12 15:49:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Not sure but some I would think some people may be biased toward what you are wearing and what you are signifying by wearing it (i am not saying this is right). I would think you would have some interesting results for sure.
2007-12-12 15:53:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
From my knowledge, you would probably be treated terribly compared to the wonderful rights woman share in the US. Muslim woman are treated far worse that in a free world, they must cover up so that no other muslim man may commit sexual lust. I read a news article the other day on how a muslim woman was raped by 7 men and although the men went to jail, the woman did too as well as 90 lashes. You probably would appriciate your freedom more after you get your results
And after i read your question once more, my answer made no sense and wasn't very relevant to your question. My bad and just listen to the other answers
2007-12-12 23:54:40 · answer #2 · answered by David 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sister im on that same page...You really shouldnt pay that much attention too it...I have a bunch of friends that go to colleges and universities in NY and they are mahjaba you know, and they play it cool and they dont face any problems with no body. Let ppl see you the way you are and convince them that stereotyping isn't the correct window to view ppl in. And btw im talking from a 18 year old perspective. Tc and gluck
2007-12-12 23:53:42 · answer #3 · answered by blacksmith 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think by Western Standards, you might feel like a second class citizen, I've heard form some Muslim friends that by Muslim standards, you'd feel like a queen. I guess perspective is shaped by your environment. Live and let live.
2007-12-12 23:53:49 · answer #4 · answered by willie pheeler 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
you would feel how bad they treat the Muslim woman in the US especially in NY. but I say go for it. Mabe you can make a difference.
2007-12-12 23:53:30 · answer #5 · answered by joe pilot 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
NY is a very diverse city, all kinds of different ppl... big rush and no one has time to get in anyone's business... don't worry about it.
2007-12-12 23:56:52 · answer #6 · answered by Maryam M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be a good social experiment. i would say that you'd be given more looks than if you weren't wearing the burkah.
2007-12-12 23:52:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think most people wold be a little freaked out, especially if you just did it with out telling them why you are doing it. if they are some what educated about the Muslim religion and not the crazy mad bomber Muslim religion i think you will find people to be tolerant of what you are doing. maybe even a little curious to find out more about the Muslim culture.
2007-12-12 23:54:06 · answer #8 · answered by KARL V 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean Muslim? Well, people might oddly look at you for the veil you will have covering you. And they might see you as a immigrant.
2007-12-12 23:51:58 · answer #9 · answered by *~Oo `PaLOmiTa` oO~* 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
with a lot of respect and dignity...
2007-12-12 23:52:00 · answer #10 · answered by radiks_cutiepie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋