...Many people never really mean what they actually say. For example, when someone requests for something, there is usually a motive behind their request. (add example). Even writers do this. Some do it to not come across as harsh or cruel if they were to just say what they are meaning to say. These authors hide behind something little in order to avoid the underlying meaning. This is the case for American journalist, Claire Berlinski in her article, Ban the Burqa. Berlinski’s argument is ineffective because she lacks in logos and ethos which makes it clear that she has an ulterior motive behind her purpose of wanting to ban the burqa. Before making such a bold stance on a topic that is meaningful and a symbol of religion to many Muslims, it...
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...JJBB[Type text] [Type text] [Type text] Ban the Burqa? The Argument Against ð Jasmine Jaber -‐ 42886090 GEN320 End of Semester Independent Research Project Master of Research Thesis Proposal Jasmine Jaber Introduction The Argument Against 42886090 Over the past few years, the veiling practices of Muslim women have been the issue of public debate and come under direct government gaze. In particular, countries such a France and Turkey have issued a ban on wearing the burqa in public. The ban relates to the general wearing of the burqa and not for certain situations such as identity checks. This debate has spread to Australian soil where dozens of Australians, such as Cory Bernardi, have enunciated their approval and have called for such a ban in Australia. While some countries have similar meaning of the veil, the majority of non-Islamic individuals across Europe and Australia have interpreted the veil in their own way and thus attached to it different meanings causing different perceptions as to why or why not it should be worn. Using the article by Bernardi (2010) as a starting point, I will critique the feeble objections writers of the topic have against the burqa and justify why their reasons for a burqa ban are invalid and cannot benefit society, and if anything, set society backwards. By interpreting...
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...before Islam. According to Paul, an early Christian writer, veiling was common to all women who chose to pray/prophesize in churches(Tariq 2013, 498). Veiling was argued to have started as a sign of privilege and modesty during early Greco-Roman civilizations, and it served as a way of concealing the erotic parts of the female body. Whenever it comes to the topic of burqas, most would readily agree that it is an item of oppression that reinforces patriarchal control. This opinion revolves around the notion that, women are usually forced by men to wear the garment in certain parts of the world such as Iran, Afghanistan, and Saudi Arabia, and usually due to fear of being beaten, imprisoned, or killed, many of these women submit to wearing it(Auchter 2012, 380). Where some are convinced that the burqa is an “automatic representation of a woman’s submission to a man,” others maintain it has several other meanings( Heider 2012, 94). I strongly believe the burqa should be a personal choice for all women, regardless of where they live and not an...
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...the Burka be Banned? A Burka/Burqa is a long, loose garment covering the whole body, worn in public by many Muslim women. The burka is under scrutiny in the United States, as well as other countries, and is getting questioned as to if it should be banned or not. A ban of women wearing a Burka in public would be a morally correct decision. Since the Burka covers the face, as well as the whole body, it poses as a security threat to the public. A woman wearing a Burka may be hiding the tools to carry out an attack of sorts under the clothe itself. The ban on Burka's would satisfy the Utilitarianism belief of 'the greatest good for the greatest number', by eliminating this security threat. The Burka also prevents social interaction between women wearing a Burka and the civilian population. Many people argue against a ban, stating that is just a way of protecting our own people. Those are flawed because banning a burka would also protect Muslim women. If a Muslim woman refuses to wear a Burka, sexual assault or molestation is a justifiable punishment. By banning the Burka, women who choose not to wear it would be protected from being assaulted because of their decision. In conclusion, a ban on the Burka would be a morally correct decision because it would produce the greatest good for the greatest number by eliminating safety threats and protecting Muslim women. Benson, Rod. "Why we should not ban the burqa." . N.p., 8 Sept. 2010. Web. 11 Nov...
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...335 out of 557 members of the French National Assembly voted to approve a bill that would ban the wearing of a traditional Islamic full veil in public. One member voted against the bill, and the other 221 members abstained from voting, so when the bill went to the Senate for a final vote, they already had a seemingly good grasp on the support level they would get if the law were passed. On April 9, 2011, however, a group of 61 protestors against the law had to be taken away in police vans and detained. While the majority of the French population is not affected by this law, a small group of Muslim women (and a pool of potential tourist) are. In 2009, French President, Nicholas Sarkozy made a statement claiming that religious face veils were “not welcome” in France because they goes against the country’s secular values ("French Senate Bans Burqa: Bill awaits President Nicholas Sarkozy’s signature" September 14, 2010). This essentially sparked the discussion and consideration of a banning on religious face veils, namely traditional Muslim burqas and niqabs. The rationale behind the banning is that it not only goes against the countries secular values of equality and dignity, but it also “imprisons women” and causes a safety issue for the citizens of the country (Ristici April 11, 2011). While freedom of religion and religious expression is practiced in France, the law under which the ban exists was passed with the reasoning that it made the nation’s citizen to feel threatened...
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...debate surrounding this topic in France. Some believe that the government has a right to place such restrictions, while others disagree. According to the article entitled “Unveiling Europe”, the focus is centered on France’s burqa ban. For example, the article states “ an estimated 2,000 French Muslim women are affected by this law.” This enactment in France is affecting Muslim women because they are fined or jailed if they cover their faces in public. “This law has made my life miserable”, Muslim women feel this way because the niqab is a part of their religion and this law is violating there right to freely practice their religion. Another quote that captures the negative impact of this law can be seen where the author states “this law was meant to protect women but it has only imprisoned them instead”, the government believed that men forced women to wear the niqab but most women choose to wear it, Muslim women are forced to stay close to home to avoid confrontations over the niqab. In addition, the article also substantiates the error in the government attempting to prohibit Muslim women from wearing veils that fully cover their faces specifically where is states “this is an issue relating to the right of freedom of expression n general”, the ban infringes on women’s...
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...as more areas come under Taliban control, even if the number of rapes and murders perpetrated against women falls, Taliban restrictions --comparable to those from the middle ages-- will continue to kill the spirit of our people while depriving them of a humane existence. We consider Taliban more treacherous and ignorant than Jehadis. According to our people, "Jehadis were killing us with guns and swords but Taliban are killing us with cotton." Taliban restrictions and mistreatment of women include the: 1- Complete ban on women's work outside the home, which also applies to female teachers, engineers and most professionals. Only a few female doctors and nurses are allowed to work in some hospitals in Kabul. 2- Complete ban on women's activity outside the home unless accompanied by a mahram (close male relative such as a father, brother or husband). 3- Ban on women dealing with male shopkeepers. 4- Ban on women being treated by male doctors. 5- Ban on women studying at schools, universities or any other educational...
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...It is a religious garment and act of worship which is not subject to time and therefore, does not become outdated. In fact, the burqa is gaining much popularity in modern societies, especially amongst Western convert women. “My body is my business, and I shouldn’t have to defend what I wear to anyone. The burqa is part of my religion, and the fact that I choose to wear it does not make me any less human.”Ms. Yasmin, 21, Australia While the burqa may appear intimidating to some people, it is not worn with the intention of being threatening or frightening. People are often intimidated by what they have no knowledge of, and the burqa is a piece of clothing which should not warrant fearful reaction. Underneath the burqa is a person simply trying to practise their religion? It is interesting to note that other forms of dress and appearance are no longer considered intimidating, as they have become accepted by the wider community. Tattoos, extremely short dresses, revealing clothes, body piercing and outlandish hairstyles are all examples of this...
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...Burka,” Khan talks about the burka in Canada. Currently, France is contemplating a burka ban. However, pragmatists believe it will be too difficult to ban such a thing due to laws of religion. Some think trying to do this will...
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...Many people, especially of Islamic origin argue that the bans supress their religious beliefs and violates their rights of religious freedom. The European Court of Human Rights upheld the ban after a case presented by an unnamed 24-year- old French citizen of Pakistani origin claimed that the ban violated her religious freedom and expression (BBC, 2014). The European Court of Human Rights reviewed the laws and bans and held up by a majority, that “there has been absolutely no violation of Article 8 (right to respect for private and family life), nor Article 9 (the rights to respect for freedom of though, conscience and religion), and unanimously, that there has been no violation of Article 14 (prohibition of discrimination) of the European...
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...When members of the feminist and pro-LGBT Russian punk rock group, Pussy Riot, were arrested in 2012 for their controversial beliefs in Russia, a protest arose is France to support the group. However, a group of protestors wearing balaclavas were arrested for wearing said item. The reason for these arrests was because wearing articles of clothing that cover one’s face became illegal in France as of April 2011. Steven Erlanger, author of this the article “In a Ban, a Measure of European Tolerance,” uses this incident as a trigger for a debate on the constitutionality of this law. Balaclavas are similar to a ski mask, covering the users face, only exposing their eyes and mouth. This was worn during the protest because it is a symbol that the Pussy Riot uses. However, these are not casual wear for people in a society, thus in this case, the arrests are not a big deal. On the other hand, this law does cause problems for women of the Islamic faith who choose to wear face veils such as burqas or niqab. The passing of this law came with criticism, with critics claiming that it can cause tension with Muslim extremists and give off the impression of racism. Punishments for breaking this law include warnings and/or fines. This law is not heavily enforced and has not had to many issues. Many times Muslim women agree to lift their veils to police, and other times police do not even bother. However, there have been a few problems. One example stated in the article was that of a woman refusing...
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...“Take up the White Man's burden— / Ye dare not stoop to less—/ Nor call too loud on Freedom / To cloak your weariness. / By all ye will or whisper, / By all ye leave or do, / The silent sullen peoples/ Shall weigh your God and you.” reads Ruyard Kipling’s poem, “The White Man’s Burden.” Rudyard Kipling, who was a well-known author around the turn of the century. He was a prestigious college graduate who had won many awards, including the Nobel Prize for writing. This tells us, the readers, that he is a very credible writer. Now, academically, there is much discourse and disagreement in regards to weather the poem is satirical. Many scholars believe that Kipling’s sentiment expressed about Imperialism as genuine, especially considering some of his other work. However, some do believe the poem is satire, and that Kipling is mocking the concept of “The White Man’s Burden.” Regardless of whether or not the poem is satirical, and while disregarding that the poem is directly about the Philippine-American War, “The White Man’s Burden” still shows what pro-Imperialists believed. “The White Man’s Burden” shows modern readers the thought process that lead many Western forces to go to lands they had never been before and systematically destroy a people’s way of life....
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...cultural relativism was expressed at this time. The tides turned for the worse during the wake of terrorist attacks in France by radical the radical Islamic State known as ISIS in 2015. The people that committed the terrorist attacks did not stand for the peaceful Islamic practices that were seen in everyday life, but France’s non-Muslim population could not come to terms with that. As a result, there was a divide and intolerance to Muslim citizens. It seems as though they were getting their rights and respect ripped away from them all because they all became generalized as terrorists, a term now coined as Islamaphobia. In recent years, the Washington Times wrote about how there has been regulation over garments like the hijab, niqab, and burqa, and it only seems to be...
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...Has the UN General Assembly Declaration of Human Rights, made on the 10th December 1948, stood the test of time? A short essay focusing on freedom of religion. Introduction “Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone or in community with others and in public or private, to manifest his religion or belief in teaching, practice, worship and observance.” (Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 18, http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/index.shtml, accessed 14th March 2014) This essay will show that the rights protected in Article 18 - as with many other Articles of the UDHR (Universal Declaration of Human Rights) are protected to varying degrees – to not at all, depending on where you live, the level of democracy in your society, culture and lastly; external factors that dominate ordinary democratic processes and because of the forces applied by the geopolitical and economic forces of the day. The essay will show this by illustrating often controversial and disputed examples of violation on religious freedom in France, Saudi Arabia and Burma (Maynamar) and testing the principles of UDHR on those cases whilst also considering the socio-economic and political drivers. Simply defining human rights and its elements can be complex. This is shown in the minor disagreement between the drafters of the UDHR as described later below. This essay will also use the...
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...property, places of worship, and people—especially those who display a visible manifestation of their religious identity (such as women wearing the hijab or niqab) verbal or online threats of violence, vilification, and abuse, policies or legislation that indirectly target Muslims, and restrict their freedom of religion (such as bans on wearing visible religious and cultural symbols, laws against facial concealment, and bans on building mosques with minarets) discrimination in education, employment, housing, or access to goods and service. The main definition of Islamophobia is the ethnic and religious profiling and stigmatization of Muslims as a group and a disregard of their positive contributions to the communities and countries in which they live. law against head coverings like hijabs, niqabs, and burqas In the Koran, “Say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty,” it says. It adds, “They should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their ornaments.” In the past, different veils meant different things. They have always been a part of the culture. However, with the Taliban in Afghanistan using burqas to oppress women, beating them if they were not covered up, requiring them to always cover in public or in presence of men, etc., now many people see these veils as an oppressive tool, or associate it with the Taliban, and violent jihadists. French culture promotes the mixing of the genders, not separation, the secularization...
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