In America, since the beginning of The War On Terror I have noticed young Muslim women are covering their heads. This seems to be a trend even when the young women are from moderate families. I take this as a sign of them claiming their culture in a time of war. It can even be seen as a form of protest.
I think women cover for all different reasons. Sometimes they have no choice and sometimes they do.
As a moderate Muslim woman I do not believe in veiling or the burqa/hijab etc. I was quick to judge it in the past.
But now I don't. I've seen it be used as a sign of pride.
I find this conversation very interesting. And I agree with everyone that the real discussion should be about women having the power to choose. The veil is a symbol - traditionally used by men to control/protect women and today it's a symbol that women use in modern societies.
In America, since the beginning of The War On Terror I have noticed young Muslim women are covering their heads. This seems to be a trend even when the young women are from moderate families. I take this as a sign of them claiming their culture in a time of war. It can even be seen as a form of protest.
I think women cover for all different reasons. Sometimes they have no choice and sometimes they do.
As a moderate Muslim woman I do not believe in veiling or the burqa/hijab etc. I was quick to judge it in the past.
But now I don't. I've seen it be used as a sign of pride.
I find this conversation very interesting. And I agree with everyone that the real discussion should be about women having the power to choose. The veil is a symbol - traditionally used by men to control/protect women and today it's a symbol that women use in modern societies.
Posted by lo | June 25, 2010 3:01 PM