2008 Miss Headscarf in Denmark

[Jenn! 918]

I like this one, but I'm not sure if I'm just influenced by how pretty this girl is! I would wear this.

[Henia 11]

I think the cat with the lime on its head should have won.

Personally, I kinda do not like how made the headscarf or hijeb into a beauty contest. Isn't that totally oppose of its purpose?I just wonder how the parents validated their daughters entering into these contests? Seems kinda odd, in France Muslims are getting hymenoplasty from fear of their parents and in Danemark they are entering beauty contests!

[Nasturtium 500]

I think the cat with the lime on its head should have won.

Personally, I kinda do not like how made the headscarf or hijeb into a beauty contest. Isn't that totally oppose of its purpose?I just wonder how the parents validated their daughters entering into these contests? Seems kinda odd, in France Muslims are getting hymenoplasty from fear of their parents and in Danemark they are entering beauty contests!

I agree

Also, yes, I did think the purpose of hijab was modesty and the purpose of a beauty contest somewhat conflicts with that as it's showing yourself off.

[Henia 11]

Don't get me wrong ... I like the stylish hijebs with patterns ... but not sure if I would want my daughter entering into a beauty contest ... hijebi or otherwise 'regular' one either.

[mybackpages 0]

Don't get me wrong ... I like the stylish hijebs with patterns ... but not sure if I would want my daughter entering into a beauty contest ... hijebi or otherwise 'regular' one either.

That was some of the criticism by one or more Islamic societies in Denmark- that the women were being seen as objects in such a contest.

[Henia 11]

Don't get me wrong ... I like the stylish hijebs with patterns ... but not sure if I would want my daughter entering into a beauty contest ... hijebi or otherwise 'regular' one either.

That was some of the criticism by one or more Islamic societies in Denmark- that the women were being seen as objects in such a contest.

I do not (personally) think too much of Islamic societies' criticism as most of the time they are lead by macho-men Cheikh whoever or other sitting comfortably in KSA on a golden oil throne. Sorry! I would be more interested in examing the women (Muslims) in Europe and elsewhere ... who either on one extreme ... still live in the former country 'women are worthless' shadows then the other extreme ... women who think this is how to deal with Islamophobia.

If this was just a fashion show ... then I would not have a problem but when the 'contest' part comes into play ... then my eyebrows got raised.

[doodlebugg 10]

I don't mind the contest but I could swear I saw one girl with a sleeveless dress to her knees with no headscarf on so that's why I was wondering if it really was a hijab contest. Maybe I clicked on the wrong link or something but I cant reclick till this afternoon.

[mybackpages 0]

I don't mind the contest but I could swear I saw one girl with a sleeveless dress to her knees with no headscarf on so that's why I was wondering if it really was a hijab contest. Maybe I clicked on the wrong link or something but I cant reclick till this afternoon.

You didn;t click the wrong link. Here is an example of the type of pic you are thinking you saw.

It is called a head scarf contest. It comes about in the wake of the outrage of the publication of those Danish political cartoons in 2006 which were so controversial. I know many of these women failed to meet the standards of hijab held by many Muslims, but I think that is part of the point. What does the head scarf mean? Who wears it? There are many interpretations and rationales behind choosing to put a scarf on your head. And I like that this could open up some dialogue.

Remember to enter you just took a photo and uploaded it to the site. Who is to say these are all Muslim women? Some might have been lookig for fame.

[doodlebugg 10]

whoops my bad...i was talking about this one (finally figured out how to capture it)

but when it was smaller it looked like she wasn't wearing a headscarf which was the cause for my confusion.

[doodlebugg 10]

If the vote is just for headscarves then I vote for this one. I like the hippie chic look of it.

[Henia 11]

If that was a Muslim woman, then I am a man! If I saw that woman in the street, she wouldn't bother me... but when included in this type of contest .... Hmm As you say, probably looking or fame!

Muslims are not the only ones who wear headscarfs. Jews, nuns, Amish Mennonites, Russian Orthodox and are included in many national dress. . And until just recently wasn't the headscarf/cover normal part of the women's dress? But what do all of these have in common? Modesty!Not to mention cancer patients, medical staff and food service workers.

I would be interested to hear from any Christians or Jews (or others) who veil here ...

[RAKASA 0]

If that was a Muslim woman, then I am a man! If I saw that woman in the street, she wouldn't bother me... but when included in this type of contest .... Hmm As you say, probably looking or fame!

Muslims are not the only ones who wear headscarfs. Jews, nuns, Amish Mennonites, Russian Orthodox and are included in many national dress. . And until just recently wasn't the headscarf/cover normal part of the women's dress? But what do all of these have in common? Modesty!Not to mention cancer patients, medical staff and food service workers.

I would be interested to hear from any Christians or Jews (or others) who veil here ...

Julianna wears head scarves........

[mybackpages 0]

If that was a Muslim woman, then I am a man! If I saw that woman in the street, she wouldn't bother me... but when included in this type of contest .... Hmm As you say, probably looking or fame!

Muslims are not the only ones who wear headscarfs. Jews, nuns, Amish Mennonites, Russian Orthodox and are included in many national dress. . And until just recently wasn't the headscarf/cover normal part of the women's dress? But what do all of these have in common? Modesty!Not to mention cancer patients, medical staff and food service workers.

I would be interested to hear from any Christians or Jews (or others) who veil here ...

Thanks henia for helping me make my point more clear. I was trying to say that if the motive behind this contest was to raise the point that looking at a head scarf may not be what we think it means. Lots of reasons to wear it, lots of cultures and religious groups wear it. I hope the intent behind this contest was to challenge the ignorant stereotype some westerners have towrds Muslim women- whether they see it as a sign of oppression or terrorism or any where in between.

[Alhamdulillah 0]

I don't mind the contest but I could swear I saw one girl with a sleeveless dress to her knees with no headscarf on so that's why I was wondering if it really was a hijab contest. Maybe I clicked on the wrong link or something but I cant reclick till this afternoon.

She had a small scarf wrapped around the top part of her hair I think

[Henia 11]

If that was a Muslim woman, then I am a man! If I saw that woman in the street, she wouldn't bother me... but when included in this type of contest .... Hmm As you say, probably looking or fame!

Muslims are not the only ones who wear headscarfs. Jews, nuns, Amish Mennonites, Russian Orthodox and are included in many national dress. . And until just recently wasn't the headscarf/cover normal part of the women's dress? But what do all of these have in common? Modesty!Not to mention cancer patients, medical staff and food service workers.

I would be interested to hear from any Christians or Jews (or others) who veil here ...

Julianna wears head scarves........

Julianna, would love to hear your thoughts? ( I donnow your religion ... but I guess it does not matter really)

(Oops, I should wrote the question: Any non-Muslims who veil here care to comment?)

But really back to my point ... when we think of the word: headscarf what comes to mind first? Muslims, Islam, women right? Even thou, as I said many other groups veil (including men)

Interesting enough, but slightly off topic, Toureg men veil their faces while the women donnot.

And also another thought ... this Falah girl, how does she except to remove barriers btwn her and other Danes? Other then now she will be recognized on the street? As someone already said motive seems to be fame here.

Also, this was sponsored by Danes right? Why? Didn't they want to ban headscarves and other religious symbols?All this just seems like propoganda .. just as ignorant as on Women's Day a group of people dressed up statues in Islamic garb in Budapest.

For me personally, I do need some beauty contest to prove that what is done in my religion (or any other practices in any religion/culture) is acceptable and valid. To each their own. I mean, truly does peice of cloth really bother anyone ... to the point that a professor could not each a class, or goverments run? Dare I say NO! Dress has alot to do with culture. Example; we cannot force Indian women to get rid of their Saris and begin to wear Levi's; I daresay.

And for me, that I am sooooo railed up since that would be pointless but this beauty contest is just another lame validation, not for non-Muslims or non-headcovered people to except 'veiling' ... but for the people actually covering. Thatis suddenly 'cool' ... Not the point at all I think.

Final personal note: Pre and Post Islam ... I always thought it was 'cool' to be modest. And not have my sh*t hang out. Classy ladies usually get the respect.

Edited June 12, 2008 by Henia