Aim #7: How are women treated within the Muslim religion? “Men have authority over women because God has made the one superior to the other” – The Quran.

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Aim #7: How are women treated within the Muslim religion? “Men have authority over women because God has made the one superior to the other” – The Quran

Looking at both sides of the argument Arguments that Islam does not treat women fairly Arguments that Islam does treat women fairly

The Hijab and the Burka The Hijab The Burka

Continuum Activity Considering arguments on both sides, do you personally view Islam as a religion that oppresses women?

Continuum Activity! As prejudice against Muslim- Americans has grown in recent years, a growing number of young Muslim women are choosing to wear the hijab as a symbol of pride and solidarity. Do you think this is a good idea, or is it more likely to create tension, divisions and prejudice in American society?