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Response To Asayesh's Culture

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Asayesh has mixed feelings about her culture. She is the type to move to the beat of her own drum and it shows throughout her essay. As an Islamic woman, there are certain guidelines set in place for conduct and appearance that she MUST follow. Islamic women are to be seen and not heard the majority of the time. Asayesh speaks of how she feels somewhat uneasy as she returns to Tehran because she has become so immune to “American culture,” and in her country she cannot go with a traditional covering. Asayesh understands what type of controversy it may cause her if she decides to rebel and bypass wearing her hijab. At times, she’s not fond of wearing the coverings but then remembers it stands for her culture and she must find some value in it.
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