Immigrants come to Western nations for many reasons including economic opportunities and individual freedoms Sometimes immigrants assimilate to the dominant culture of the nation but sometimes immigrants want to maintain their own cultures and traditions ID: 482480
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Many modern countries are diverse nations. Immigrants migrate from many different nations to the United States and Western Europe.Slide2
Immigrants come to Western nations for many reasons including economic opportunities and individual freedoms.Slide3
Sometimes immigrants assimilate to the dominant culture of the nation but sometimes immigrants want to maintain their own cultures and traditions.Slide4
Sometimes when immigrants want to maintain their cultures and traditions, other citizens are uncomfortable.Slide5
In many Western nations, public schools are secular. Religious symbols and practices are not allowed in public schools.Slide6
But many Western nations advocate tolerance or respecting religious and cultural differences.Slide7
However, some individuals believe that tolerating hijab, headscarves, or other coverings violates women’s equal rights. Others disagree.Slide8
The Qur'an (the holy book of Islam) encourages women to dress modestly. Some Muslims believe that modest dress includes headscarves and hijab.Slide9
Hijab is the custom in some Islamic societies of women dressing modestly outside the home. Usually, a headscarf conceals the hair and neck.Slide10
However, sometimes women cover their entire bodies except for their eyes.Slide11
While some people believe the coverings ensure modesty, others believe the coverings are oppressive to women.Slide12
Should a liberal society tolerate all religious practices?Slide13
This disagreement has led to conflict between supporters of secular and liberal education and supporters of tolerance and diversity.Slide14
How can a secular nation respect diversity while still advocating secularism?