^ I agree that not every thing is in our control. Some times where people grow up and live is not a place of their chosing. My point is that given a choice, people who intend to practice a very strict version of their faith should live in a place that facilitates that, rather than a place where they are victimized due to their religious beliefs and practices.
and there it is in bold, the one thing you cant assume everyone has. infact Burqaposh posted a quote from the husband wishing he could emigrate to a place with more Muslim friendly laws even though he was French himself.
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Like this full-face niqaab lady. Her husband (who I assume is originally from Morocco but settled in France) had seen his wife being such a strict muslimah, should himself have figured out that living in France (which is very very liberal country) is probably not the wisest choice.
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Why not? France is one of those countries that has a sizable north african population, and has enclaves where Muslims are very much at home, inspite of the secular broader society.
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If possible, move somewhere else. If not possible, then go through the ensuing pain.
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Those are the two options in any case, however that does not mean that the government is above rebuke, criticism and legal action for forcing this choice on people.
What you are saying amounts to prescribing a coping strategy. Thats fine and well, Im sure people in that situation will find a way to live their lives, but it is like venturing into a discussion about a robber the advice that people should keep a close eye on their belongings, and if they have been robbed by Joe Shmoe they should try to get what was robbed back from a second hand shop, maybe their belongings will wind up there or at any rate you usually get good stuff at that store. All good advice, but rather besides the point, no?
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Anyway, the example of rape in Saudi Arabia is again over the top. No country in the world condones rape.
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Saudi Arabia does in specific cases.
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A better example will be that Saudi Arabia does not allow women to drive cars. Many other countries of the world offer similar or better opportunities but are not such restrictive societies. Not being able to drive a car may be important issue for some women, but if lure of money or opportunity makes them go to Saudi Arabia anyway, thats their choice.
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It is your religious outlook whether you would feel pressuring a religious woman to take off her veil is closer to women contemplating a country where rape can in certain circumstances have legal cover, or a country where women cant drive. In either instance however, it is a discriminatory, sexist law that women need to live with in that country, and should be criticised, just as this is a discriminatory, Islamophobic ruling.
