…of tradition?…or religion? …or as a result of male dominance? Or just choice?
…or rotate this drawing around, and it becomes an image/representation of the male reproductive organ?
Most of my Muslim female friends don’t wear these garments, most wear hijabs. Is the latter for religious reasons or from traditional values? Or being forced upon them?
I haven’t asked my Muslim girlfriend’s about wearing hijab, but why haven’t I? Is it because of fear of stepping on their toes? Or is it because of me being worried about intimidating them? Or me, myself being intimidated? Or loathing?
Does asking a question mean that I intend to be rude? Or is it about trying to learn about choices, traditions or religion?
I’m a teacher, and a physical human being, and I asked a fellow teacher once, who happens to be female…and Muslim: “I occasionally pat students on the back, or give them a hug. Should I or shouldn’t I?”
She answered me: ” In Sweden we are tactile, and if they don’t like it, it’s their responsibility to tell you. But they have to learn that a pat on the back is not being offensive. It’s a part of Swedish life.”
Questions are important!
Especially when we’re afraid of asking them!
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