Podcasts Culture Inappropriate Questions "Why do/don't you wear a headscarf?"

"Why do/don't you wear a headscarf?"

Published: March 4, 2019, 12:04 a.m.

Some Muslim women cover their heads, and some don’t—either way, they get asked questions. Elena and Harv speak to writer and entrepreneur Mariam Nouser about her experiences both wearing and not wearing a hijab. Also, journalist Amira Elghawaby tells us why she might actually like to hear more questions about her headscarf from strangers. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/inappropriate-questions-transcripts-listen-1.6740372