Reaz Mangar
HUM 101
12 February 2016
My family of four came to America at what feels like many decades ago from Guyana, in search of a bright future. By the time we arrived in America, my parents only had ten dollars in their pocket. Our humble beginnings did not prevent them from sending me and my sister to school. However, my parents had no idea what was disaster was awaiting my sister at school, and neither did she. My sister hardly spoke a word of English, and was the only one wearing the head scarf, also known as the “hijab,” in the entire school. She told me as well as everyone who questioned her that she chose to cover up to obey her creator and make a statement about her identity as a young Muslim woman. My sister had no idea that …show more content…
On a cold winter day, as a lonely and homesick senior in college, my sister called to tell us that despite all that has happened, she would not shy away from her heritage and the pride that she felt for Islam. Her desire to wear the hijab had eventually increased at this point. The hijab became a symbol of her rejection, and she could not have been more proud to flaunt it. Many women around the world wear hijab’s as a response to the rejection of Western influence. Although it may seem crazy to wear a hijab in a world that has a negative perception of Muslims, there is a significant amount of women wearing the hijab as a strong sense of identity. Choosing to wear the hijab helps Muslim women to proudly represent their religion in all parts of the country. More importantly, wearing a hijab defines Islam and celebrates its rich culture. This choice embraces the differences in society and helps build your self esteem before anyone can judge you. The hijab liberates Muslim women from any pressures the society brings upon them. All in all, whenever a women is fearful of wearing a hijab, she should alway remember that it empowers them and helps solidify their place in this
HUM 101
12 February 2016
My family of four came to America at what feels like many decades ago from Guyana, in search of a bright future. By the time we arrived in America, my parents only had ten dollars in their pocket. Our humble beginnings did not prevent them from sending me and my sister to school. However, my parents had no idea what was disaster was awaiting my sister at school, and neither did she. My sister hardly spoke a word of English, and was the only one wearing the head scarf, also known as the “hijab,” in the entire school. She told me as well as everyone who questioned her that she chose to cover up to obey her creator and make a statement about her identity as a young Muslim woman. My sister had no idea that …show more content…
On a cold winter day, as a lonely and homesick senior in college, my sister called to tell us that despite all that has happened, she would not shy away from her heritage and the pride that she felt for Islam. Her desire to wear the hijab had eventually increased at this point. The hijab became a symbol of her rejection, and she could not have been more proud to flaunt it. Many women around the world wear hijab’s as a response to the rejection of Western influence. Although it may seem crazy to wear a hijab in a world that has a negative perception of Muslims, there is a significant amount of women wearing the hijab as a strong sense of identity. Choosing to wear the hijab helps Muslim women to proudly represent their religion in all parts of the country. More importantly, wearing a hijab defines Islam and celebrates its rich culture. This choice embraces the differences in society and helps build your self esteem before anyone can judge you. The hijab liberates Muslim women from any pressures the society brings upon them. All in all, whenever a women is fearful of wearing a hijab, she should alway remember that it empowers them and helps solidify their place in this