Sexism In Islam Essay

Sexism is a disturbing concept that people of one particular group think that they are superior and is able to control another group of people. Sexism is prejudice or discrimination based on gender. Respect for others matters in today’s society because without it there would be chaos. In looking around at just the society of our country alone one can see the separation and lack of respect. Respect is a feeling of admiration for others, which may be elicited by a person’s abilities, qualities, or achievements. Having respect for another sex, race or even religion will help us as people be united even though certain aspects of our lives will always allow us to identify as unique individuals. Sexism is not only a problem in the United States but also around the world. This problem is also very common between the Islam and Muslim cultures. The issue of modesty has historically either been interpreted appropriately with no harm to others, as a matter of self-respect with no impediment to the well-being and basic rights of others or it has been twisted to suit people’s prejudices to the detriment of others of “honor killings” and genital mutilation, which are actually remote teachings of Islam.
The hijab is worn to be modest. The author of “ ?” is clearly stated in her writing that the wearing of the hijab tells one “ I am a Muslim and therefore I am entitled to be treated with respect.” She went on to say that the hijab serves as a sign to respect someone in the same way a suit worn by a man on Wall Street. It is apparent that since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 in the Untied States people does not look upon women in a hijab with respect and indeed think less of them. Sadly this isn’t the only example why people don’t respect each other as a large amount of disrespect comes from the men in the Islamic