How is banning the hijab fair? [Spirituality & Religion]

The reason the politicians say that they are banning the hijab is for women's rights and to stop terrorism. That is total bullshit! While I agree that women should not be forced to wear the hijab I also have many girlfriends who wear it not because they are forced to but because it makes them feel closer to their religion. It's no different to Sikhs wearing turbans or Christians wearing crosses. We say we are fighting for equality but in actuality we are oppressing a specific sect under the guise of protecting them from oppression. Oh the irony!

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SoulAsylum · 31-35, M

Most countries have laws against things covering ones face for crime reasons I think.

Sarahpatterson99 · 26-30, F

I get that. But the hijab isn't a face veiling necessarily. It covers the hair and neck.banning face veils I get but banning the hijab has no grounds other than oppression

ReaperofTime · 46-50, M

@Sarahpatterson99: Same as enforcing it it should be strictly OPTIONAL

firefall · 61-69, M

@Sarahpatterson99: I agree that banning it is oppressive, but it DOES have other grounds as well, not least the very large number of women who are coerced by their male family into wearing a hijab despite their own preferences (not saying there aren't plenty who wear it from desire as well). On balance it's still a crappy and oppressive thing to do, in my judgement, but I can see some grounds for the opposing point of view.

Sarahpatterson99 · 26-30, F

@firefall: I agree with you on that. The hijab should not be banned but there should be safeguards in place to stop them from having to wear it. What those are I don't know