Government Policies and Women Immigrants

Githens, Marianne

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“…They shape the way the public views niqab-wearing women and legitimize attitudes and behavior about Muslims and those perceived as Muslims in ways that have a significant impact on everyday lives. These ideas seep into mainstream consciousness such that the private sector, which need not abide by such prohibitions, follow suit (Githens, 2013: 151–152; Mena, 2013). Moreover, statues aimed at a despised or feared minority prompt outcomes from harassment to violence that go beyond the legislated text (Leckey, 2013: 748).…”

Section: Legislative Prohibitions Of the Niqabmentioning

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In Your Face

Bakht

2014

Social & Legal Studies

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This article examines three judicial decisions in three different jurisdictions involving niqab-wearing women in courtrooms. Particular emphasis is paid to the Canadian Supreme Court case of R v. NS in which a sexual assault complainant wanted to wear her niqab while testifying. The uniquely challenging context of sexual assault, which has garnered much feminist attention and reform internationally, is considered. It is argued that serious consideration must be given to the multiple rights of Muslim women by reassessing the traditional use of demeanor evidence. Some judges in these cases attempt to be inclusive of niqab-wearing women in accordance with policies of multiculturalism, yet they do not go far enough in protecting Muslim women's rights. Other judges refuse to accommodate the niqab entirely. This troubling analysis parallels attempts made to exclude niqab-wearing women from public spaces in Canada and permits dubious objections that certain requests for accommodation have gone too far.

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Section: Legislative Prohibitions Of the Niqabmentioning

confidence: 99%

In Your Face

Bakht

2014

Social & Legal Studies

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Government Policies and Women Immigrants

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