Wednesday, 21 September 2011

Burqua?

An affront to women's rights? Bad manners? Personal choice?
There are various points of view about wearing the Islamic veil (of which there are various kinds). One argument is that it's a question of religious tolerance. The counter-argument is that the veil limits the freedom of women to express themselves and is a symbol of repression and discrimination. This video summarises these and other points of view. What's yours?
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2 comments:

  1. Anonymous25 October 2011 at 18:22

    This is a very interesting and controversial subject. Since the western society became liberal in aspects regarding women's rights, we started to look at the neighbour religion, Islam.

    In my opinion, the obligatory wearing of the burqua is an attempt against women rights, as Sarkozy states. The idea that the burqua must be banned because people do not have the right to see but not be seen has, in my opinion, not much sense, as I do not consider it very concerning or harmful for the rest of society, as we all could do the same.

    On the other hand, I understand that women who have grown up with these ideas and in this context may believe it is the right thing to wear and even want to wear it, and feel "naked" without the burqua.

    In conclusion, as far as I'm concerned burqua should be optional to wear or not wear, giving women the right to chose wether or not to wear it.

    J.Costa

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  2. Jaume Planas28 November 2011 at 19:20

    I agree with Jordi Costa's comment although there's something I really don't understand, why do burqua really exist? In my opinion everyone should be seen the same and if in some culture's burqua is obligatory for women, it should also be for men.

    Although lots of people's and cultures refuse to accept it, men and women are just the same, humans, and need to have the same rights so that we can live in a fair world.
    In conclusion, what's the main reason of covering women's face? In my opinion burqua shouldn't exist!

    Jaume Planas

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