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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:13 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:46 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 2:18 pm
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Posted: Sun Jan 17, 2010 3:49 pm
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Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 11:14 am
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 8:50 pm
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 9:13 pm
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Posted: Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:32 pm
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Edible Jennann Lethkhar Edible Jennann I take offense to the premise of women having to cover themselves... forced modesty is just another form of repression.
I have a friend who married a Muslim gentleman and explained to me that she found it very romantic - men are just these big, powerful creatures that cannot control themselves at the temptation of the sight of a beautiful woman.
My answer was that - as this was the man's issue and not the woman's, the men should go through life blindfolded... Problem solved. Yes, it is a horrible and chauvinistic standard. But is it right to ban it altogether? Is that not almost as bad as requiring it? Well, I suppose there is the question of religious freedoms. No matter how archaic the customs seem... Unless they are harmful.... but honestly, I'm not sure this isn't because I believe its use, if not original intent, is still to subjugate women. Modesty is very important. It is supposed to hide women from the lecherous eyes of men, yes, but also it is supposed to solidify a personal connection with and devotion to god. Taking that away would be messed up.
Forced modesty is wrong. But so is the opposite. The choice whether or not to dress in modesty shouldn't be taken away, no matter which side the government takes.
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Posted: Thu Jan 21, 2010 2:11 pm
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Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:05 pm
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While the veil is oppressive and a symbol of the oppression of women in moslem culture, banning it does nothing to free the women subjugated, but in fact does the opposite. By banning the veil, you are depriving those that wear it and see it as necessary, and those that are forced to wear it on pain of 'honor killing,' of the opportunity to engage with the rest of society. by banning the veil in public places, you are depriving women who are already subjugated of the right to social intercourse with the rest of the country, both isolating them within the oppressive culture, and enhancing the authority that culture has over them by depriving them of 'liberating' influences.
"Contrary to liberal claims that banning the veil is designed to integrate Muslims into society, bans will lead to expulsions of Muslim women from schools, universities and the workforce, which will reinforce their isolation and oppression.*"
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