Genre: Expository text. The writer is explaining the purpose of the veil.
Central Message: We need to not judge other people for their culture, but try to understand them.
Purpose: To explain what the Muslims think about the veil, why they do it, and what it means to them.
World View and Assumptions: The world’s view of Muslims is very judgmental, and we find their way of life rather strange. However, we should try not to judge, because every culture finds what another culture does weird.
Use of Tools and Evidence: He used evidence from the media. As far as tools, he tried to show both sides of the argument, which I like.
Central Message: We need to not judge other people for their culture, but try to understand them.
Purpose: To explain what the Muslims think about the veil, why they do it, and what it means to them.
World View and Assumptions: The world’s view of Muslims is very judgmental, and we find their way of life rather strange. However, we should try not to judge, because every culture finds what another culture does weird.
Use of Tools and Evidence: He used evidence from the media. As far as tools, he tried to show both sides of the argument, which I like.
I thought “Veil of Fear” was a great piece of writing. I also liked how the author showed both sides of the argument. I found it interesting that the women of Egypt chose to wear the veil after they had not been required to wear it for awhile. It is good for us to learn about other cultures and to try to understand them. If everyone tried to understand other cultures like the author did, we would have a lot less violence and hatred. Hopefully the authors mentality will spread tolerance to more and more people.
ReplyDeleteThis was a very interesting piece of writing. I learned a lot from reading it. I was also very surprised to read that the women in Egypt continued wearing their veils even after they were no longer required to wear them. I also agree with you Philip, it is very important that we are aware of the cultures around us and for the reasons behind their cultures. I just hope that people who no longer want to live under their culture have the choice and freedom to change.
ReplyDeleteI feel like we all kinda had the same feeling about this reading. Its not good to discriminate when we don't understand the principles and reasons why a group of people do something. Everyone can choose the way they want to live and no one should be able to change that. people can try to talk to them but forcing someone to get rid of a belief because they think its wrong is not right. I would not like anyone to tell me that i had to change so we cant expect that form them.
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