Muslim Woman sues Abercrombie

[trex74]

Here is an example of someone who wasn't afraid to challenge the status quo:

Baltej Singh Dhillon
Occupation:
RCMP sergeant
Country of Origin:
India
City:
Surrey, British Columbia
“We still have a lot of work to do in the building of this country. Being of strong character, having confidence in your abilities and anchoring them in the legacy of your lineage are prerequisites for those who want to contribute.”
If the name Baltej Singh Dhillon rings a bell, you will probably remember the controversy that erupted when he asked to be allowed to wear his turban on duty as an RCMP officer. He was told to choose. Dhillon’s ensuing fight to practise his religious freedom as a Sikh, while serving the longstanding Canadian institution, led him on a journey he never could have anticipated when he first emigrated from Malaysia after his father passed away.
He started life in Canada humbly, picking berries on local farms. But he says this experience taught him that there was nothing that he and his family could not overcome. It was this same fortitude that saw him win the right to wear his turban and serve Canadians as a police officer. While the sergeant from Surrey, B.C., never intended to become an icon for multiculturalism, he says he has endeavoured to use this attention to inspire others in pursuing their dreams and not compromising their personal commitments.
“He came out victorious in his struggle to wear his turban as an RCMP officer, and today he proudly wears it while serving and protecting Canadians.” — Sarbjeet Sarai, CORSA

 

[lartinos]

The way I see it, Abercrombie had a great opportunity to show some kind of heart, vision and value system. Too bad, they failed.
Do they really think their little precious corner of the mall will stay white? Newsflash: the world is changing, and no matter how long and how loud they try to justify their racism, they come out looking like assholes.
You can try to couch it in terms of a "look", but the truth is that they are afraid, they are prejudiced, and they are showing just how limited and gauche their mindset is.
This kind of thinking isn't acceptable anymore.

Sorry but you are off base here out of ignorance. I have spoken to one of their regional HR people about these issues.(a black guy) They do not discriminate based on race or religion... atleast not in a public way. They are the first to admit that they were at one time too stuck to the white boy image and have now diversified themselves. The chairman himself has also been quoted as saying that the company needed to change anyway because they are now an international brand with stores in different countries.

 

[cindylou]

why the fuck is it so important?

relaxed religious muslim women don't wear them but I think it's a sin for a woman not to wear one. I believe the husband may require the wife to wear one outside the house. It would be very difficult to pursude a woman to take hers off to keep her retail job since they consider it an obligation.

 

[cindylou]

I know a girl who got married then her husband required it after he married her.

 

[miplank]

relaxed religious muslim women don't wear them but I think it's a sin for a woman not to wear one. I believe the husband may require the wife to wear one outside the house. It would be very difficult to pursude a woman to take hers off to keep her retail job since they consider it an obligation.

why is it a sin?

 

[trex74]

Sorry but you are off base here out of ignorance. I have spoken to one of their regional HR people about these issues.(a black guy) They do not discriminate based on race or religion... atleast not in a public way. They are the first to admit that they were at one time too stuck to the white boy image and have now diversified themselves. The chairman himself has also been quoted as saying that the company needed to change anyway because they are now an international brand with stores in different countries.

So why tell her to remove her hijab then? It's pure discrimination, based on her religion.

 

[cindylou]

why is it a sin?

idk

 

[miplank]

you'd think that if it's required by the husband for a woman to wear a head wrap do rag thingy that he wouldn't want her working anyways and would require her to stay in the kitchen where she belongs.

 

[cindylou]

you'd think that if it's required by the husband for a woman to wear a head wrap do rag thingy that he wouldn't want her working anyways and would require her to stay in the kitchen where she belongs.

I don't think its required by the husband only, but he might be responsible for her sin if she does not wear one. I'm not sure though...

 

[miplank]

So why tell her to remove her hijab then? It's pure discrimination, based on her religion.

because AF doesn't want a ninja scaring off their customers.