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 Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2009 11:46 pm
When I used to live in Canada, I used to have a ton of trouble. People would force my hiijab or scarf off me or take a peek under my scarf to see if I was bald or not. Then they would comment:
Are you embarrased of your appearance?
Are you bald?
Were you forced to put that on?
What is that hat?It looks terrible on you.
Wearing hats is against school rules.Go to the office
I'm here to save you from your terrorizing master!(aka. father)
Poor Girl. The epitome of oppression in this country.
Come on, eat my chocolate cake. I know you want to heart (I am seven at this time and learning how to fast)
What an ugly girl.
That thing on your head makes your face look fat!
You poor child...
Here's the Kids Help Phone number. You'll definitely need it
And a ton of other annoying things
I lived in a mostly conservative white population, and the kids (and parents) were terrible
Got a little better since I moved to the US. One day, I was exasperated and under a lot of stress. A person was unlucky enough to say the wrong comment at the wrong time, and I kinda blew up at him. Since then, I haven't tolerated any such comment. Tattling to the teacher can be a powerful thing.
My Neighbors are great though. My neighbor is my father's friend, and his daughter is my friend too
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Posted: Sun Sep 06, 2009 6:38 am
It looks like you came across a lot of ignorance Lisa. I can understand people's sincere "what is that?" questions but tempting a child that's trying so hard to fast is just downright mean, along with the other things you mentioned. May Allah reward you for bearing all that ^^
I'm currently living in the UK, I'd say a pretty white neighbourhood. We've got the loveliest of neighbours, however, so that's all good.
I used to live in Holland, but in the major cities there is little issue. Hijabs are quite common throughout the country. Jellabiyyas are only common among middle-aged Moroccan women xD. Especially where my parents live, it would attract some attention. But I've never had any really negative experiences.
I don't have experience on what it's like to wear the hijab at school, because I reverted to Islam later.
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