A wonderful amendment has been made to the uniform for females in the North Yorkshire police department, which concerns Muslims!
The Amendment Of Uniforms
The issue of Muslim policewomen feeling uncomfortable in their uniforms has been heard by and large. Many Muslim women observe a hijab, and that is rarely included in their uniforms. It is also not allowed to wear the hijab otherwise.
To that end, this news comes as a piece of great news. Two Pakistani-origin British police officers suggested an amendment to the police uniform for women in North Yorkshire. Wearing a hijab is now possible and part of the official uniform. Thanks to these two police officers, a change has been brought to systematic discrimination.
Background on The Police Officers
Uzma Amireddy lived in Pakistan till the age of 13, after which she moved to the United States. She grew up in the UK thereafter and has been in the British Police force for a decade. Her partner in crime, all puns intended, Arfan Rahouf, is also of Pakistani-origin. Both of them worked tirelessly to introduce this new allowance, and they were successful indeed.
How Is This Going To Impact Women?
This new addition to the uniform comes as a sigh of relief for many women. The Hijab’s importance for several women can not be undermined; it is not just a piece of garment that they can effectively take off. Because the hijab is not accommodated in police uniforms, many Muslim women do not join the forces.
This change will mean that Muslim women will perform both their roles: as devotion to their religion and as service to their communities. This change removed the distinction between religion and career for many. Moreover, many aspiring young women have already said they are looking forward to joining the forces now.
This Change Has Larger Implications
When Islamophobia captures several individuals, the inclusion of hijab in the official uniform is a step towards tolerance, harmony, and unity. It is not an antique piece of news that France still fines women for covering themselves according to their religious obligations. Concerning such socio-political undercurrents, we should be more appreciative of this change and the people who brought it.
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