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The Digital Sisterhood
The Exchange
Apr 8, 2022
A French teacher discusses the challenges of balancing her career and her religion. Topics include experiences as a new immigrant in Canada, wearing the hijab after high school, reflections on fear and discrimination, challenging misconceptions about Islam, personal growth and identity, struggling with support for the hijab, and the importance of choosing Allah over material temptations.
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- Discrimination against hijabis in Quebec is unfortunately a normal part of their lives.
- Bill 21 in Quebec prohibits religious symbols, including the hijab, in public educational settings, leading to discrimination and injustice.
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Experiencing Discrimination and Staring
Rita shares her experiences of discrimination and stares she faced as a hijabi in Quebec. She recounts instances of people mumbling, shouting, and even spitting at her, and reflects on how these experiences made her realize that discrimination was unfortunately a normal part of her life as a Muslim woman wearing the hijab. Despite the stares and harassment, Rita remained firm in her conviction and relied on the teachings of her mother to stay strong and not let fear dictate her actions.
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