I think with everyone wearing face masks in this time of Covid, people who were previously leery or apprehensive about Muslim women who wear veils may have changed their tune a bit. One big complaint I used to hear was how the face veil (called niqab) would interfere with activities like driving or working. The truth is, they just don't. Another interesting result of wearing the masks is in how we can see that the eyes are so expressive by themselves and revealing of one's mood. I have always been able to tell just from a niqabi's eyes that she is smiling at me or saying hello. So I'm glad for this unintended teaching moment due to worldwide face masking.
It was interesting reading this as I have had similar thoughts myself. I've often wished people were more tolerant of women wearing face veils, and if face mask wearing helps this then I am all for it.
ReplyDelete...I think that you are are being too chariable by saying that some have changed their tune a bit.
ReplyDeleteSo true! The same has occurred to me. Teachable moment.
ReplyDeleteThat does seem to be the case.
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