'Racist' UK bus drivers refuse to stop for hijabi schoolgirls

[Sarmad]

hmm my last post got deleted…

i agree that no one should change who they are just to fit in.. you’re only deceiving and disrespecting yourself; have the courage to stand up for who you are and be proud of it!

but if you know youre going to be around racists, you’re gonna have to put up with people who will be racist or taunt you.. but remember that true faith in any idea is only proven when its tested.

bottom line.. yes, its wrong for someone to bash someone just because they wear a hijab. no, a hijab does not mean someone is a great person or better than anyone. yes, we should all tolerate ppl’s different beliefs.

life ko simple rakho

[Dil_Pakistan]

@diwana

What I was trying to make you understand…is that:

It should not be clothings, or whatever, it should be the action of that person which should make other person think negative or positive of that person. Stereotyping is bad.

Should I be more clear?

People should not worry or pass judgment on what any woman wear for whatever reason.

:k: exactly, its a very simple concept.
But still difficult for people to understand.

[Khan15]

Chief,

Khan why must you compare the UK to Pakistan? Is your iman so weak that you can't even condemn this pathetic act?

Racism is racism. I guess you would be up and protesting if Muslims did this to haseedic jews.

I was trying to explain the background. If you read the article, this is a classic case of bullying. Bullying is a huge problem in UK schools. But this is definitely not a case of anti-Islam activity.

So lets all condem bullying and commend the state's attempt to deal with by providing additional security.

[burqaposhx]

@diwana

....... It should not be clothings, or whatever, it should be the action of that person which should make other person think negative or positive of that person. Stereotyping is bad....

You are correct that a piece of clothing should not be used to judge a person.

However we must realize that as human beings we do facilitate the right communication by wearing specific types of clothes. Here are few examples.

1. Priest's white collar
2. Police uniform
3. Nun's clothing
4. Doctor's white coat
5. Soldier's fatigue etc. etc.

Thus the type of clothing we have, identifies our character to large degree.

You should never show up for a executive level job interview without a coat and tie, trousers and clean black shoes (in pretty much around the world).

Similarly gangs wear certain type of clothing or symbols that identify their affiliation and thus a large part of their character gets represented by even a small tattoo.

For good or bad reasons, certain style of clothing gets associated with certain group, and thus the group's behavior.

If Nuns start suicide bombings, you will see their garb as negative, no matter how pious it looks.

so in fact we HELP stereotyping by wearing clothes that are different from the mainstream.

Hijab too has become (sadly) associates with terror. And thus people react to it that way.

So if you chose to wear it, then be ready to get associated with the negative behavior.

Even though I personally support freedom of expression that includes speech and clothes etc.

But you gotta see the history of each style to know what is IN and what is OUT. And if you still go with OUT, then be ready for the negative reaction and do not complain, because YOU chose to appear in specific way.

peace.

[diwana]

@burqaposhx

You are correct that a piece of clothing should not be used to judge a person.

However we must realize that as human beings we do facilitate the right communication by wearing specific types of clothes. Here are few examples.

1. Priest's white collar
2. Police uniform
3. Nun's clothing
4. Doctor's white coat
5. Soldier's fatigue etc. etc.

Thus the type of clothing we have, identifies our character to large degree.

You should never show up for a executive level job interview without a coat and tie, trousers and clean black shoes (in pretty much around the world).

Similarly gangs wear certain type of clothing or symbols that identify their affiliation and thus a large part of their character gets represented by even a small tattoo.

For good or bad reasons, certain style of clothing gets associated with certain group, and thus the group's behavior.

If Nuns start suicide bombings, you will see their garb as negative, no matter how pious it looks.

so in fact we HELP stereotyping by wearing clothes that are different from the mainstream.

Hijab too has become (sadly) associates with terror. And thus people react to it that way.

So if you chose to wear it, then be ready to get associated with the negative behavior.

Even though I personally support freedom of expression that includes speech and clothes etc.

But you gotta see the history of each style to know what is IN and what is OUT. And if you still go with OUT, then *be ready for the negative reaction and do not complain, because YOU chose to appear in specific way. *

peace.

You started off good but ended with wrong advise or conclusion.

Bold part is the precise reason it is called stereotyping.

Scarf/or any other religious attire has nothing to do with actions of people who do not even represent the majority.

Like I mentioned, it is the act of an individual which should make other person think negative or positive of that person.

Simple and straightforwad concept. Scarf and other religious attires have been around for centuries and are worn by non-muslims as well.

The posts by me earlier (which have been taken out) showed proof of it.

And not be allowed to protest? Where did this advise come from? You must be kidding!

[burqaposhx]

You started off good but ended with wrong advise or conclusion.

Bold part is the precise reason it is called stereotyping.

Scarf/or any other religious attire has nothing to do with actions of people who do not even represent the majority.....

Let me ask you this?

--- If you saw a man wearing a small topi called Yarumka in New York city, what you think of him?

He is probably Jewish (stereotyping? NOT!)
If he is wearing a suit then he is probably a wall street big wig (steretyping? NOT!).

If the same guy is walking in Sadr Karachi and if he is alive, he will be assumed to be supporter of Israel (Stereotyping? Not!)

Same way, if a Niqabi woman is walking in Sadr you will think of her as:

----- Jamat Islami member or at least a practicing Muslim (Stereotyping? Not!)

If the same woman is walking down Wall street, what would you "MOST LIKELY" think of her?

A wall street banker?
An orthodox Muslima?
A street walker?
A potenial Jihadi wearing a sui-vest under the burqa?

Is it A, B, C, or D?

And if you end up choosing one over the other based on your study and knowledge, would you then be blamed as a stereotyper?

Human beings just like animals, use, body paint (makeup), God given colors of skin, clothing etc. to show their status and their inclination in the society.

Why?

So that society in general would not confuse them with something they are not.

From Western point of view, Hijab, Nikab is associated with Middle Eastern tribal culture.

And no matter how hard you try it, it won't be replaced with cat-walk woman from NY fashion scene.

got it?