Jeez, is her hair that bad?
I like scarves. Wish they would come back into fashion. They can be a lovely accessory.
I even bought this book some months ago.
I think I look pretty in a headscarf. But I still don’t like how I look in one, if that makes any sense. I don’t look like me.
To answer the OP, I would not wear a headscarf to show my solidarity. I can show my solidarity by voting for right-minded leaders and challenging people on their ignorant opinions. But I don’t have to alter my physical appearance to show I care. I don’t like participating in fads, for one thing. And for another, I’m not brave enough to willingly suffer all the potential consequences.
I could have written this word for word. I can’t stand wearing things on my head or having things wrapped around my neck. V-necks all way! I’m trying to grow out a pixie cut right now- I found that it looks pretty good if I pull it back in a headband. Except that I can’t stand wearing a headband all day, I’ve learned. It comes off in about an hour, no matter how much I like the look.
However, I would wear a headscarf for solidarity if I could tolerate it. I just can’t, though.
When my father died, I covered my head for a full year - not completely hiding my hair, not in the same style Muslim women do, I just wore a kerchief tied at the base of my skull, like this.
It wasn’t for any religious reason, it just felt right for me at the time. I wouldn’t wear one in the Muslim style, though, because it’s not my culture and it wouldn’t feel right to do.
I wear scarves and pashminas all the time, and in cooler or bad weather, that includes on/around my head. I don’t purposefully go for Muslim styles, but since idiots can’t tell the difference between headwear anyway, I doubt it makes a difference.
I did it for fashion and comfort before all this current mess and stigma against Muslims, and I’m not allowing the current mess to push me away from something that I enjoy and think looks good - but I’m not exactly DOING it to be supportive or show solidarity - just not NOT doing it because screw assholes trying to influence my behavior.
I wouldn’t wear one. I think it’s a custom that shames women unnecessarily and has nothing to do with religion. On the other hand, I live in Maine and we are now in the season that I constantly wear head coverings outdoors. But that’s my choice, no one shames me if I go out bare headed.
When I was younger and cared about my appearance I’d choose a headscarf to cover my head in cold weather because it doesn’t muss your hairstyle like a hat would. I’d probably wear one if I had one now. A big one that would cover my shoulders as well.
Neither Muslim nor a woman.
Yes, I’d wear a headscarf.
But pissed off about something! Did her horse not even place or something?
There isn’t a specific “actual Islamic” or “Muslim style” scarf. There are various common styles of wearing scarves, typical to women in different places, but none of them are universal or exclusive.
Case in point,
To my eye, five of those women might be Muslims. For all that you can tell from the scarf.
These five women definitely are, and they look nothing like each other.
Good point. Consider my objection withdrawn.
I assume you’re joking but her hair is fine. But going bareheaded in front of other men besides her husband is considered by her to be “immodest”. She’s had her scarf off when my wife was visiting, but never when I was around. That’s why her recent decision was quite shocking - it was a big deal for her to go uncovered in public.
(Note for clarity that we’re only talking about headscarves here - she is of Somali origin and didn’t/doesn’t wear the Saudi-style full body or face coverings.)
I was going to ask about this. When I think of “Muslim style” scarves, I picture something along the lines of this. I know ladies wear them in different fabrics, but I’m mainly referring to the way it’s wrapped. As mentioned, the linked photos show very different ways of wearing them. I guess my question is, what is the standard or bare minimum or whatever?Is it simply that no hair can be showing? What about the neck? No way would I want to wear something on my head every day and I sure as hell wouldn’t do it for religious purposes, but there are some really attractive ways to wear a scarf if one has the freedom to wrap it in any way they choose.
Just an interjection here. I hate the phrase “immodest”, although it is not incorrect. But “immodest” makes it sound like they’re so prim and Victorian. I know Muslim women who cover who are also hilariously raunchy.
What being uncovered in front of an outside man feels like is being without a shirt in front of a stranger. Or with no pants, I suppose, if you’re a man. Being uncovered…it’s like walking around with your balls hanging out. In the privacy of your own home, with your family members, not a huge deal. But not the way most of us want to be seen by even our best friends or extended family members.
(I was at the house of a Muslim family last week, and since I’m a woman, there were no covers. A guy was in the garage fixing the furnace, and when her husband led him into the house, both women silently panicked and ducked behind me. That’s when I finally got it. It’s not a calculated modesty. It’s a reflex deep reaction, same as I would feel topless in front of a repair guy.)
If you’re looking at Muslimahs worldwide, and especially at women who are not in poverty… it’s really up to interpretation, local/subcultural and individual.
Lots of hijabis think that all hair should be covered, though letting one lock show is often acceptable. But then look at women in places like Iran, where if they’re not in chador they are likely to have half their hair uncovered. But often still with necks more-or-less wrapped. Elsewhere, some women who are careful about covering their hair leave much or all of their necks bare.
Oh, I absolutely agree. I just couldn’t think of a better word off the top of my head [sic].
I think the main concern/universal is actually covering all the hair. Just wrapping something around your head isn’t showing solidarity.
I don’t approve of Islam or of headscarves, so no, definitely not.
In point of fact, I often wear a cross specifically so that I’m not mistaken for a Hindoo or Muslim.