Read "An Identity Reduced to a Burka." What is the argument that the authors make in this article?
http://www.mwlusa.org/topics/dress/burka.html
How does this article compare with Gelareh Asayesh's article "Shrouded in Contradiction"?
What is the purpose of each article? Who is the audience for each article? What is the tone or mood of each article?
Post a response on your blog to both articles, pointing out the similarities and differences between the two viewpoints.
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I relate more to this article than the short essay by Asayesh. I too was raised to dress a certain way due to religion and while growing up and questioning its strict ways I came to a realization as I matured. What you wear doesn't define who you are. Its done out of respect for others. While its not always easy being religious, sometimes we have to step outside ourselves to respect others. Asayesh could dress however she wanted to when she was on her own but if she was in THAT culture she should be respectful and go about her own business at a different time. She should focus on whats more important in life.
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