Woman newscaster in Iran MUST wear kerchief, does anything about this bother you

You know the saying 'when in rome do as the romans'. it's the same concept. When you are in another country you do what is done in that country. Whether you like it or not. In Lima Peru women do not wear shorts. So I had to walk about that hot city in long pants. Did I like it, no. But that is what that culture demands for. So I did it. In France it's considered rude to brush your hair in public. And they don't eat cows in India. Each country has it's thing and as a visitor you should do your best to abide by those customs. Now I'm not saying I agree with how they treat women. All I'm saying is that while that is still the case, when you are in that country you put a kercheif on your head.

Just my opinion but I think if newscaster or anyone else goes to another country they should out of respect for the country follow their traditions and laws. I think that too often people think they should be allowed to go to other countries and just do what ever they wish to do. I am sure a newscaster, female, going to Iran would have known this before going and it was her decision to go. I would think that she would be able to do her job much better if she did follow the tradition of covering herself and would be more accepted in the country. All countries are different and I don't think one is necessarily better or more right than another. I think we all know that women's rights are not existent in some countries but a women newscaster making a big deal about wearing a kerchief is NOT going to change the country - they will only ignore her or force her to leave the country.

I would have no problem with having to cover up if required to. In fact I was in some quite conservative parts of Turkey last year and I couldn't have my shoulders uncovered or wear shorts. I didn't find it an incovenience and just accepted it and did what was required. I am not sure what you are actually arguing - for womens's rights or against having to cover up in a strict Muslim country? You don't have to go to these places after all.

Terribly oppressive. And it makes me very sad and depressive, imagine like you said to go through live covered from head to toe, and really leading a live as a black shadow, peeking at the world outside! But here is a chance for them to stand up and demand their rights, but I'm afraid it will take years to shed that type of doctrine

I don't believe they're trying to oppress women by making them wear this as a newscaster. They make western women wear nice conservative outfits too. There are a lot of people with a lot of different personalities watching the news. So, I'd assume they have a standard sort of dress code for the newscasters (both male and female). I don't think that making women wear the kerchiefs is necessarily fair in the first place, but a news station that broadcasts everywhere would be expected to be a little conformist and stick with the standards don't you think?

This is where I wish I had over 500 post already so I could cut and paste. There is a video on youtube by madtv where they are impersonating news people in the middle east. I tried to type it out but I failed. Its pretty funny. But anyways in the past both christian and Jewish societies both have had the woemn wear some sort of hajib (headdress). Even today there are some societies or sects of jewish and christians that still do. I do find it strange that the Tuareg Muslims have the men wear it instead of the women. I dont know what there practice is now though with some of there Muslim brother looking down so hard on this.

Where is this artical? I would like to learn more about this situation

I wouldnt want to either ! But seems as she is a news caster she should be able to do what she wants with the kerchief wear or not to wear that is the question .

Did you ever watch the tv show JAG? I remember a show where they went to talk to an Arab businessman and she had to wear a head dress over her marine uniform and walk behind Commander Rabb. She was irritated also, but our military tends to stress adhering to the cultures of the country you happen to be in. I'm more shocked at the seizure than at making the women wear scarves. At least they appear to be healthy and well taken care of!

well we all know that iran is a very religious Muslim country, and there is no other way. we are talking in different terms here, and it is not a question of right or wrong, there is no real democracy there. I would focus on staying alive there and getting out of iran as soon as possible if i do not agree with her religious rules. No. i do not think that i would want to wear kerchief in any point, but we are not talking about what i want or thinks, but on what i am required to do. Do you understand what i am trying to say? That is another reason why i as a person would not ever want or can live in one of this extreme religious countries. Here in israel we have alote of religious people, and we do respect each other, but we certainly do not tell each other what we can do or can not.

its not my culture I'm not gonna judge it one way or another I realize I know less than nothing about it if I had a business and somebody had that, I would probly hire her anyway, I would be lookin at could she do the job or not, how she dressed is her business, not mine same for yamulkas

If someone want to come as newscaster on news media like CNN, BBC, wearing jeans, short skirts, low cut shirts, lingerie or even naked and CNN, BBC don't allow, would you find it oppressive on CNN's or BBC's part? My dear! every professional institution has it's own rules and regulations and dress codes regardless of country. even within a country, rules may vary in different institutions. when you sign a contract with a company, you are apprised of the rules and regulations as well as dress codes, if you don't like it, you can simply walk away and refuse the job. No body is gonna force you to accept the job. now if you have agreed to the terms and conditions then i don't see it disturbing, bothering or oppressive at all. about the women's rights, i don't see many people who are aware of actual conditions and status outside of their country. the media usually provides a picture that goes with the government's policy specially when country involved is considered an enemy. in Iran, majority of the normal woman thinks that American women are oppressed and are not given proper and due rights. when you see it from their eyes you will see a completely different picture. so we just need to see the things in right perspective. you may disagree with me but that's what my view is. Best of luck.

They are paying respect to the countries beliefs so that they can get the story out. Otherwise they may not be able to show us how the people are treated.