tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post2852172992183292910..comments2024-02-27T00:16:40.658-08:00Comments on my thoughts, stories and articles: Muslim Head dressAnn, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪http://www.blogger.com/profile/04399207312968010460noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-66003450995581111412009-09-05T18:21:25.228-07:002009-09-05T18:21:25.228-07:00I hate discrimination of any kind. I wear a scarf ...I hate discrimination of any kind. I wear a scarf draped around my head many times because any wind or breeze gives me an earache. I don't fee any woman wearing Burquis muslim or not. To me it is oppressive. I love the scarves though.<br />QMMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-62032455700786324652009-09-05T13:19:56.555-07:002009-09-05T13:19:56.555-07:00in 1972 I worked for an insurance company, I answe...in 1972 I worked for an insurance company, I answered calls in the back room, I wasn't allowed to wear pants. had to wear a dress, I got written up several times for insubordination because I questiong this 'dress code'. It isn't as pushed now as before the 80s but you used to have to wear a hat and coat to go into a catholic church, just the women, men could be bare headed. not 3 years ago I visisted the vatican and you (the women) can not go in in Shorts or with your shoulders bare - a guard came up and wanted me to leave because for a moment my sweater slipped off my shoulders while taking a photo... men are not required to wear a jacket - only women. when I went to school in the 60s there was a young girl we all laughed at, her religon did not allow her to shave her legs, while we were wearing nylons she was wearing ankle socks with dark hair on her legs... we have not come that far - unless there appears to be a threat to society (or the courtroom) leave them alone.GingerVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16501023251788210094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-68174876532768825682009-09-05T07:21:21.545-07:002009-09-05T07:21:21.545-07:00I think Thailand is still very open and you don...I think Thailand is still very open and you don't see so much of these happenings around here. People live harmoniously and they respect each others religion. Thats why I am here! :) Have a nice weekend.CYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137192471115756236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-52936747003050265392009-09-05T04:58:43.597-07:002009-09-05T04:58:43.597-07:00I think people should be free to dress how they wi...I think people should be free to dress how they wish. If they get bad reactions, they may choose to adjust and change. But I don't think dress should be determined by anyone but an individual. Of course nudity would be an imposition. But other than that? No.<br /><br />Having said that though, when I lived in Istanbul 3 years, I wore modest skirts and did not go out in pants. It was the mid-1980s and pants were considered immodest. I think it is important to respect the standards of modesty in the country where you live. But to be too modest - completely covering? I don't see why that is a problem, all due respect to Sara. I think a frightened child can learn about it from a caring parent.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204074161539605133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6266742625763583152.post-73719336704218653112009-09-05T01:16:28.716-07:002009-09-05T01:16:28.716-07:00I think that it is wrong to enter into a country a...I think that it is wrong to enter into a country and not be integrated which is what happens in the UK. I am totally against Burquis, our children have been scared to tears by the sight of people wearing them. They are intimidating in our culture especially in the current climate in which we live. However, I do think that they should be allowed head scarfs. Its not so long ago that all women in our society would cover their heads when out in public so what is the difference?Sara Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741008340503019303noreply@blogger.com