Re: Sania Mirza gets Padmashri
are u saying dress code is just a societal norm?:D
Dress code, being a restriction on possible modes of dress, typically are enforced with respect to social norms. Religion heavily influences these.
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again my point was that you are again giving the world a reason to boo muslims by giving the case way too much attention.
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I don't think it's anything new. The Indian media chose to make a hoopla out of this. Needless to say, the world can go screw itself when it comes to issues of faith regarding Muslims. That's exactly their attitude towards us. I don't hear anyone saying "gee...maybe we should dump the mini...we look bad to Muslims".
The bottom line is, Muslims will be boo'd untill we drop our value system and way of life. Can't pay too much attention to that. It's not important.
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Its not like pakistanis are "doodh ke dhullay" or other muslim models/actresses do not wear revealing dresses....
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They do, and they certainly do get an earful...thing is, once a backlash is evident these type are the first to throw on a Hijab/topee and fall in line.
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well maybe she picked and chose which society she will CARE about and doesnt give two hoots about muslim segment.
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...she could, but then that just afirms the negative publicity ascribed on her. No one wants to be a sell-out. She's in a crappy spot, it must be said. Damned if she does or doesn't.
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i think its about time they should move on too. declare her kafir like they do to shias and ahmedis and move on.
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I dont' think the game works that way... it's a bit different with individuals committing minor infractions...if she recants, then she vindicates their point of view. If she says "screw you" and walks off, then she's pretty much written off as a sell-out who turned her back on the community. That's enough to eliminate any kind of influence they imagine her to have. Mission accomplished either way, but in either case it requires her to react on their cue.