School Uniform - Jilbab

[smudge]

Now that the Muslim school girl has won her case in the Appeal Court to wear a Jilbab to school - do you think this could be the beginning of the end for the school uniform?

Personally, I hope it won't be, as wearing a school uniform can prevent discrimination against less well off children.

What are your thoughts on this issue?

[bernardo]

Since you ask, no I'm not Millie Tant, but yes actually I have been reading quite a lot of Marxist-Leninist and/or Stalinist and/or Maoist literature in the last year or two.  This is mostly because I am a sad anorak with no life, and does not reflect my own political views :-)

[milly143]

I personally think it is ridiculous. The school had worked to find suitable atire for those with certain religious beliefs and fight against the school in such a high profile manor sets an appauling example to her peers. I also hear that she may try to claim compensation from the school for missed lessons. I think that in itself is disgusting, schools do not have money to throw around and the girl could have worn the uniform and stayed in school while her case was goind through the courts. You break the rules, you get punished. Why should minorities get special treatment.

[smudge]

I totally agree with you Milly - it's insane that she should seek compensation! Also, the amount it has already cost us - the tax payer - could have paid for quite a few hip operations!

[secretspirit]

Why shouldn't we get reciprocal respect of our culture in Islamic countries? We can't walk around there dressed as we wish e.g. in short skirts because they just won't put up with it.

I think that if you choose a school with a uniform then you should wear it or change to another school.

[smudge]

Well said secretspirit!