Argumentative Essay On Islam
Ever since September 11, Islam have become the face of terror and this has brought a lot of attention and victimization towards average Muslims. Many people are just looking for a reason to bash Islam, so they pick on controversial topics that Muslims differ from. One controversial topic is the hijab and it what it symbolizes, to many non-Muslims conservatives. The hijab and/or burqa is a veil that covers the head and body and is a form of modest attire worn by Muslim women. This form of attire has been linked oppression, voiceless, or religiously conservative by the mass media. Certain media outlets like fox news and other conservative outlets have been the spearhead of these stereotypical views and insults. These brave women choose to use a veil just like any other woman would chooses to wear a bikini at the beach,
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Misconceptions comparable to, "Are you bald underneath" "Do you fall asleep with that on?" to the association of "terrorism" that contrasts to what Muslim ladies consider the Hijab represents. It’s seen as an act of non-conformity and defiance by conservative Western political opponents and even portrayed as a terrorist threat in itself because of its potential use by suicide bombers to disguise their intentions. Public expression of hijab is a very controversial issue. It is, first and foremost, an act of worship among Muslim women. In the United States, wearing hijab clothing is a right guaranteed by the First Amendment—as freedom of speech and freedom of religion. However, hijab clothing has also become a potent indicator of identity, with many non-Muslims viewing it as a political statement. Some communities interpret hijab as a sign of Islamic fundamentalism, the refusal of immigrants to integrate into mainstream society, or the oppression of
Misconceptions comparable to, "Are you bald underneath" "Do you fall asleep with that on?" to the association of "terrorism" that contrasts to what Muslim ladies consider the Hijab represents. It’s seen as an act of non-conformity and defiance by conservative Western political opponents and even portrayed as a terrorist threat in itself because of its potential use by suicide bombers to disguise their intentions. Public expression of hijab is a very controversial issue. It is, first and foremost, an act of worship among Muslim women. In the United States, wearing hijab clothing is a right guaranteed by the First Amendment—as freedom of speech and freedom of religion. However, hijab clothing has also become a potent indicator of identity, with many non-Muslims viewing it as a political statement. Some communities interpret hijab as a sign of Islamic fundamentalism, the refusal of immigrants to integrate into mainstream society, or the oppression of