Burqa Controversy
Cody Daily
ENGW 1101
Professor Douglas
04/27/10
Controversies Over Women Wearing the Burka Now in present society their seems to be more and more controversies with Muslim women wearing the burka or veil. All over the world the burqa has become a subject of discussion and controversy. These articles of clothing are part of the Islamic faith, they are cultural and religious symbols. There are many names for these articles of clothing some being burka, burqa, veil, hijab and niqab. It loosely covers the woman’s entire body, plus the head. The burqa erases the Muslim women’s identity. It is said that the burqa is a symbol of traditionally conservative Afghan society and Taliban subjugation. But the burqa has also became a symbol of terrorism causing even more controversies with the Islamic faith. So now more and more European countries are trying to ban the wearing of burqas in public places and also in homes. The burqa can be seen as a symbol of faith, …show more content…
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is trying to ban the wearing of the burqa in France. This is a direct quote from President Sarkozy, “The burqa is not a religious sign, it is a sign of the subjugation, of the submission of women. I want to say solemnly that it will not be welcome on our territory” (The New York Times). Some may believe that President Sarkozy has anti-Muslim bias because he wants to ban the wearing of the burqa in public. He believes that the burqa imprisons women and erases their identity. But this banning can be a violation of rights of the Muslim women who want to wear the burqa, it should be left up to chose. Also many Muslim women feel that wearing the burqa is not a symbol of oppression, they wear it to represent their religion in public. This banning of the burqa is in a way a double-edged sword because there are many critics on either side about the decision to wear the burqa or to ban
ENGW 1101
Professor Douglas
04/27/10
Controversies Over Women Wearing the Burka Now in present society their seems to be more and more controversies with Muslim women wearing the burka or veil. All over the world the burqa has become a subject of discussion and controversy. These articles of clothing are part of the Islamic faith, they are cultural and religious symbols. There are many names for these articles of clothing some being burka, burqa, veil, hijab and niqab. It loosely covers the woman’s entire body, plus the head. The burqa erases the Muslim women’s identity. It is said that the burqa is a symbol of traditionally conservative Afghan society and Taliban subjugation. But the burqa has also became a symbol of terrorism causing even more controversies with the Islamic faith. So now more and more European countries are trying to ban the wearing of burqas in public places and also in homes. The burqa can be seen as a symbol of faith, …show more content…
French President Nicolas Sarkozy is trying to ban the wearing of the burqa in France. This is a direct quote from President Sarkozy, “The burqa is not a religious sign, it is a sign of the subjugation, of the submission of women. I want to say solemnly that it will not be welcome on our territory” (The New York Times). Some may believe that President Sarkozy has anti-Muslim bias because he wants to ban the wearing of the burqa in public. He believes that the burqa imprisons women and erases their identity. But this banning can be a violation of rights of the Muslim women who want to wear the burqa, it should be left up to chose. Also many Muslim women feel that wearing the burqa is not a symbol of oppression, they wear it to represent their religion in public. This banning of the burqa is in a way a double-edged sword because there are many critics on either side about the decision to wear the burqa or to ban