Essays on Hijab

Having lived my whole life by the teachings of the Islamic faith, I understand the appreciations and values associated with the Hijab. However, also living in Canada, a pro-western society, I also see how some might see it as an oppression set upon Muslim women; objectively isolating them from the rest of society. I believe…

Like other aspects of human appearance, clothes have various cultural and sociological implications. Wearing specific kinds of clothing, or even the manner by which they are worn can convey a lot of things about its wearer—it can spell the differences between classes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes. In many parts of the world, traditional clothes declare…

Despite the long-standing advocacy for equal rights, such as voting, driving, and personal choices by women in the United States since 1848, it is crucial to acknowledge that gender discrimination remains a global issue. In nations like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Brunei, significant inequality persists for women. Specifically in Saudi Arabia, women face extreme restrictions…

The article “Size 6: The Western Women’s Harem” by Fatema Mernissi discusses the damaging effects of Western beauty standards on women, comparing it to the control inflicted on women in extremist nations through the veil. Mernissi highlights how Eastern countries have a more flexible beauty standard, where men are not involved in fashion, unlike the…

Introduction The topic of this paper will focus on the women in Saudi Arabia. This topic is not only interesting and timely; it shows that even the countries whose economy is highly developed, can still have problems within the country. Saudi Arabia may be a paradise and an attraction for many people to live in…

The Lack of Women’s Rights in Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is a monarchy that strictly obliges their citizens to comply with the constitution, with the laws of Islam as its foundation. However, the laws in Saudi Arabia were created in accordance to how the kingdom’s councils’ interpreted the Qur’an, Islam’s holy book. According to the…

There has been a growing debate on whether religious education should or should not be offered in public colleges. While some people view religious education as an important subject matter for students whereas some people oppose religious education because they are concerned about students being indoctrinated and confused about the values taught in college vs…

The need for power is just as strong as the need for love or belonging in human beings. In Susan Faludi’s The Naked Citadel, the students derive their power by dominating women or even fellow students. By stripping themselves down to nothing, they believe that regaining power is only possible through the violent control of…