Regardless of a country’s stand on religion and secularism — in both scenarios, why is a woman’s choice of garment always politicised? The opinion that a piece of clothing is oppressive or not should be with the women wearing it. Not the men in her life, not her community and definitely not the government in… Continue reading #HandsOffMyHijab: Bikini Or Burkha, Who Decides What’s Empowering For Women?
This 19-year old Somalian-American teenager made history last night by becoming the first contestant to compete in a hijab at the Miss USA competition. Halima Aden wore the traditional Muslim headpiece and a burkini for the swimsuit round, shattering most of the prevalent stereotypes surrounding Muslims and Islam. With the current atmosphere of unrest among… Continue reading First Muslim contestant to compete in hijab at Miss USA pageant
