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85Freedom of Speech or Double Standards?
I always thought that freedom of speech was essential to develop the society, because it brings positive criticism, the necessary competition and it also drafts in the necessary creativity which helps a nation; a society to grow. Note that I am...
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84A Catholic Nun and a Muslim Woman: Piety or Oppression?
The modest dress of Muslim women, referred to as hijab, also includes a head covering or scarf which is called a khimar. This khimar is hypothesized to be a benefit to marriages. Research shows that other major world religions also institute the concept of wearing modest clothing in order to demonstrate one’s piety. This modest dress is normally imposed upon the women of the faith. Western media, however, is unfair in its depiction of the modest dress worn by Muslim women as compared to the mode
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82I do not want to wear Hijab! I will look Ugly!
Dedicated to my dear friend, Kawthar, and my favourite author all at once, the only person who understands my sense of fashion! I used to refer to my journals as articles until I read her book and decided to stick to hubs. I like to blame school...
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78Messages from Under the Veil: Rhetorical Analysis of Islamic Veils (Thesis Paper)
A thesis paper analyzing the rhetorical value of different types of women's Islamic dress, and what it means in different countries.
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78Why do I wear Hijab? Is it just Modesty that I attain?
You may have reached this page or this question due to mere curiosity. Perhaps you are wondering why some Muslim women resemble the look of the medieval ladies. Perhaps you are intrigued by the psychology underlying this dress code. Are they...
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76All American Muslim
All- American Muslim is a new show on TLC that takes you into the life of 5 Lebanese families and explains their religion.
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76Far From Free. (A Story of a Young Middle Eastern Girl)
A pure work of fiction which tells the tale of and compares the life and role of a young, modest, far from free, Middle Eastern girl to that of her older sister, named Ameena, who had a totally different life experience as a young lady growing up in Connecticut, America. It shows by stark contrast, the limitations and value placed on women in the Middle Eastern culture whilst highlighting the woman's place in the American social structure. All characters are purely fictional.
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77Face Veil
I know how they look at a Burqa clad woman: As if she’s not human, but a creature of some kind. The unknown kind. So many assumptions come with a veil: lack of education, thought even, limited freedom, and above all, the unpleasant reek of a...
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75Evolving reasons - why I started wearing my hijab and why do I wear it now?
I put the headscarf on for the first time when I was 16. The reason was far from the ideal reason of hijab. The very first reason why I donned the headscarf is no longer the reason why I still wear it today. ...
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74How To Wear Scarves: A Guide on How To Tie A Scarf
A scarf can be one of themost versatile accessories in your closet. Learn how to tie a scarf in many styles. A step-by-step guide on how to tie scarves and scarfs. Also learn how to wrap a scarf...
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