Poster (in German) reading: "Stop/Yes to the minaret ban"
I don’t want to spend this whole post outlining the history and politics of the minaret ban in Switzerland, but this article from the BBC in 2007 provides some good background on the controversy. (Please note especially the quotes from Oskar Freysinger.)
Aside from my view that this compromises the promotion of dialogue between religions and cultures in Europe, there are several things about this situation that make it controversial, offensive, and troublesome. One of those things being the feminist argument of this ban.
The Times Online wrote an article that provided details as to why feminists were boosting the Swiss efforts to ban minarets.
Pictured is a widespread Swiss poster aimed towards feminists to promote the ban. Take a closer look at it. What does it say to you? What does it represent? Can one ad speak volumes of a whole continent’s feelings towards minority groups?
Off-topic: Love the new banner. Good way to brand your self/work.
Thanks! I tried to pick something more general. Glad you like it :-)
Ugh, I don’t even know where to start with all of this. I’ve been trying to formulate my own post on Switzerland for a while, but I get too angry.
Thanks for posting this, and linking to the great articles. I’ve found a few, but the ones you have are really thought-provoking, especially the Times Online one.
Also, I do love the new banner.
Thanks, Hafsa!
And I am really interested to see your post on it.