Persuasive Essay Hijab 3
Sade’ Spears
Dr. Rincon
Freshman Seminar
23 September 2014
The hijab, or headscarf, is one of the most noticeable and misunderstood badges of Muslim women. But there’s much more to the Islamic dress code for women than the hijab. It’s a total package that deals with clothing, behavior, and demeanor. I recently read an article in freshman seminar, titled “Covering up with the hijab may aid women’s body image.” As stated in the article, “So wearing the hijab can be very liberating for some women, she says. It allows them — and others around them — to focus on their minds, not their bodies,” this was the most inspiring statement to me. I immediately became intrigued into the article because it gave me a new perspective. I dug deeper into the context and realized how their culture is very relatable to my religion.
Wearing the hijab is an honor. I view it as a symbol of protective covering. It covers the mind, will, and intellect. I am a Christian who believes in modesty. In my opinion, modesty is a concept that changes from time to time, country to country, and person to person. I respect women in the Islamic culture for wearing the hijab because it promotes modesty and civilization. Being able to focus on your mind in a driven world, where you are forced to focus on your body is essential. In my opinion, Islamic women understand the true value of their body as well as mind. It’s amazing to see the loyalty and faith they have upon their religion, culture, and self. Everything may be evolving around them, yet they respect where they come from and continue their own beliefs.
The word hijab comes from the Arabic word “hajaba” meaning to hide from view or to conceal. Women, who don’t reveal their beauty in this society and give in to this oppressive system, are looked upon as invisible. The article agrees, “There is a stereotype that women who wear the hijab are oppressed," Ruby says, "that we [Muslim women] have no agency or power." They feel as if the hijab does not
Dr. Rincon
Freshman Seminar
23 September 2014
The hijab, or headscarf, is one of the most noticeable and misunderstood badges of Muslim women. But there’s much more to the Islamic dress code for women than the hijab. It’s a total package that deals with clothing, behavior, and demeanor. I recently read an article in freshman seminar, titled “Covering up with the hijab may aid women’s body image.” As stated in the article, “So wearing the hijab can be very liberating for some women, she says. It allows them — and others around them — to focus on their minds, not their bodies,” this was the most inspiring statement to me. I immediately became intrigued into the article because it gave me a new perspective. I dug deeper into the context and realized how their culture is very relatable to my religion.
Wearing the hijab is an honor. I view it as a symbol of protective covering. It covers the mind, will, and intellect. I am a Christian who believes in modesty. In my opinion, modesty is a concept that changes from time to time, country to country, and person to person. I respect women in the Islamic culture for wearing the hijab because it promotes modesty and civilization. Being able to focus on your mind in a driven world, where you are forced to focus on your body is essential. In my opinion, Islamic women understand the true value of their body as well as mind. It’s amazing to see the loyalty and faith they have upon their religion, culture, and self. Everything may be evolving around them, yet they respect where they come from and continue their own beliefs.
The word hijab comes from the Arabic word “hajaba” meaning to hide from view or to conceal. Women, who don’t reveal their beauty in this society and give in to this oppressive system, are looked upon as invisible. The article agrees, “There is a stereotype that women who wear the hijab are oppressed," Ruby says, "that we [Muslim women] have no agency or power." They feel as if the hijab does not