Islamization of Gaza Erodes Women's Rights

[Maryland]

Al Aqsa University, a public university in Gaza, has introduced an Islamic dress code for women. After being characterized for more than 20 years by political and intellectual diversity, female students are now bound to adhere to a strict dress code, including an abaya (cloak) and hijab (veil) while on campus. The decision has caused uproar and sparked heated debates.

Dr. Naaman Ulwan, an independent academic and advisor for cultural affairs at Al Aqsa University, revealed to Al-Monitor that he did not know about the decision ahead of its announcement on Jan. 26, 2013. Ulwan affirmed that even if such decision was approved, it certainly complies with the conservative society of Gaza that does not tolerate attire showing women’s curves.

Female employees would stand at the front gate of the university to observe the students; any female with alluring apparel would be reprimanded, once or twice, until she abided by the decision. “If we were intransigent, I would not have received you while you were unveiled, but even though you weren’t veiled, we received you and gave you an interview. We are not extreme, we are moderate,” declared Naouk, addressing Al-Monitor’s reporter

The Gaza government has taken some decisions that have been seen as sexist, religiously irrelevant, and merely related to personal interpretations. Women have been prohibited from riding bicycles and smoking water-pipes, it is not allowed to display lingerie in storefronts, and females are required to wear hijab in public schools and courts. This is all part of a national campaign to restore virtue implemented under the auspices of the police force.

“Women’s rights in Gaza are regressing. Many decisions are being passed in secret and only become public by chance, such as the decision to destroy curriculum books that are thought to be morally corrupting, in addition to the imposition of the hijab in schools and the prohibition of female participation in folklore dancing. When Hamas officials are asked about these matters, they always end up finding shallow justifications,” said feminist activist Dunia al-Amal Ismail.

Continued: Islamization in Gaza Erodes Women's Rights - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East

 

[Roudy]

Al Aqsa University, a public university in Gaza, has introduced an Islamic dress code for women. After being characterized for more than 20 years by political and intellectual diversity, female students are now bound to adhere to a strict dress code, including an abaya (cloak) and hijab (veil) while on campus. The decision has caused uproar and sparked heated debates.

Dr. Naaman Ulwan, an independent academic and advisor for cultural affairs at Al Aqsa University, revealed to Al-Monitor that he did not know about the decision ahead of its announcement on Jan. 26, 2013. Ulwan affirmed that even if such decision was approved, it certainly complies with the conservative society of Gaza that does not tolerate attire showing women’s curves.

Female employees would stand at the front gate of the university to observe the students; any female with alluring apparel would be reprimanded, once or twice, until she abided by the decision. “If we were intransigent, I would not have received you while you were unveiled, but even though you weren’t veiled, we received you and gave you an interview. We are not extreme, we are moderate,” declared Naouk, addressing Al-Monitor’s reporter

The Gaza government has taken some decisions that have been seen as sexist, religiously irrelevant, and merely related to personal interpretations. Women have been prohibited from riding bicycles and smoking water-pipes, it is not allowed to display lingerie in storefronts, and females are required to wear hijab in public schools and courts. This is all part of a national campaign to restore virtue implemented under the auspices of the police force.

“Women’s rights in Gaza are regressing. Many decisions are being passed in secret and only become public by chance, such as the decision to destroy curriculum books that are thought to be morally corrupting, in addition to the imposition of the hijab in schools and the prohibition of female participation in folklore dancing. When Hamas officials are asked about these matters, they always end up finding shallow justifications,” said feminist activist Dunia al-Amal Ismail.

Continued: Islamization in Gaza Erodes Women's Rights - Al-Monitor: the Pulse of the Middle East

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[TheOldSchool]

That's a no brainer. Islamisation of anything erodes women's rights.

 

[member]

"That's a no brainer. Islamisation of anything erodes women's rights."

even here... (not good)...

 

[irosie91]

Its up to the women of gaza to deal with it----the fact is
---if they did not want it ----they could fight it-----and WIN.
Chances are too many want it. Women have lots of control
over their SONS

 

[Roudy]

According to Islam, women should know their place, as cattle and property of men.

What's wrong with that? Or as Sunni says: "Their country! Their laws!" LOL

 

[member]

"According to Islam, women should know their place, as cattle and property of men."

"What's wrong with that? Or as Sunni says: 'Their country! Their laws!' LOL"

WHO ?

...oh, Sunniman....

is that true, Man ? are you a muslim hypocrite...."their country, their laws. " it doesn't bother him, for instance, in islamic hellhole #3, Yemen, ...how they force women to cover up their eyes --- A Law ? LOL/NOT LOL. A little harsh, wouldn't you say Sunnimad ? even for you.

if something sick like that doesn't bother "sunniman" (the muslim-american)....it does not compute for me.

he worrys me.


so as usual, i don't understand ?