Rights Of Muslim Women
Women's Rights or Politics? French President Tries to Ban Burqa ...
A few days ago , French President Nicolas Sarkozy gave a speech about the possibility of banning burqas in public.
As many know, France banned headscarves (well, the Islamic ones anyway), the burka, turbans and other “religious symbols” in schools in 2004.
According to the government, the purpose was to completely separate religion and state.
But this time around, they are claiming the possible ban is about women’s rights. Sarkozy stated he believes the burqa “reduced [women] to servitude and undermined their dignity.”
Similar to five years ago, there are people who say that the possible ban, at this point only a proposed parliamentary commission to discuss the issue, is discriminatory against Muslims. Many also blame France for becoming completely homogenized.
Or it could be simply politically-motivated. In an article on The First Post, Neil Clark argues this is a calculated move by Sarkozy, who “knows how to spot a vote winner.”
Islamophobia Or Women’s Rights?
Clark continues his piece by voicing the dilemma that is occurring not only in France, but other parts of Europe as well:
What this possible ban once again brings to the surface is the debate over whether or not the burqa is actually seen as oppressive by Muslim women.
The Times of India ran a story saying many Muslim Indian women are “disgusted” with Sarkozy’s comments. They believe the burqa “is an article of faith, a pillar of support…in a world where sexual-crime is rampant, the burqa denotes comfort, security and allows a woman her dignity.”
Of course, on the other side is the argument that the burqa represents the ownership of women by their male family members, no personal freedom whatsoever, and complete sexual repression. And, in reality, nowhere in the Qur’an does it explicitly state that Muslim women must wear one.
Sarkozy ended his speech saying “the burka is not a sign of religion, it is a sign of subservience. It will not be welcome on the territory of the French republic.”
Is France fighting for women’s rights or taking away Muslim’s rights? Share your thoughts below.
Community ConnectionA bit southeast of France, the opposite is happening as Western women search for veils in Baxter Jackson’s piece, Veil Shopping In Cairo . Also, delve deeper into the debate around religious and cultural norms at Where To Draw the Line When Defending Cultural Norms and Put Some Damn Clothes On!
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