A high school in Cincinnati, Ohio continues to receive backlash after cancelling a student-led event inviting girls to wear a Muslim headscarf for the day.
The now cancelled Covered Girl Challenge was scheduled for April 23rd, but as soon as Mason High Principal, Mindy McCarty-Stewart took note of all the backlash, the event was cancelled and an email was sent out stating:
“I now realize that as adults we should have given our students better guidance. After much consideration and after talking with the student event organizers, we have canceled the event,” Stewart said.
Although some said it made light of Muslim tradition, others said head coverings represent oppression of women.
One former school board candidate felt that the event was unfair.
"I do not recall getting an email announcing a Christian cross wearing day or a booth for information about the Christian persecution from Islamic terrorists. What happened to the argument of the separation of church and state, " said Sharon Poe.
The argument here is whether one should be forced to walk in other peoples footsteps to understand their culture or should we stop forcing it and just try and get to know others before we judge?
The intent of the Covered Girl Challenge was to celebrate diversity and to “promote open mindedness,” which was explained in a letter sent home to parents of Mason High.
Although the headscarf wearing was not mandatory, was the initial plan suggesting that religion and the state are no longer separate?
Shouldn't our schools be focusing on teaching students reading, writing and math to help them flourish in the real world? Although learning about other cultures and religions is important, there are separate classes that can teach those topics. Or there are after school events that can be held to help inform others on ones culture and activities.
I think it's important for every religion and culture to respect one another and not to look down upon another.
What's your take on the Mason High School issue?
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