One strategy that Haydar uses very well in her paper is her use of pathos. She is able to connect to the readers/audience, through her many examples of her own life story. This is to show that she is just like the rest of us in her experiences; a normal American. This strategy makes the walls between the reader and Haydar seem less of a divider, and connections are definitely made easier therefore proving to be a successful strategy. On the other hand, I believe that one of Haydars weaker strategies is when she attempts to address the American ideology of what is practiced. She assumes that all Americans are provocative, promiscuous individuals that only wish to be seen in that way. This is a completely negative way of thinking and weakens her argument significantly because this shouldn't be generalized simply for the fact that it certainly doesn't apply to all American women.
In reading "The Muslim Woman", by Lila Abu-Lughod the main points of the article involve the politics behind the use of the veil, the traditions, and free choice. The one that stands out to me the most would have to be when she discusses free choice in relation to tradition as well. It is made obvious that Muslim women do consider themselves active members in society as far as projects for women rights. It is not necessarily that they are forced into wearing these veils because they are thought of as "less" than a man. Choice is key to them and their decisions are highly respected whether a veil is chosen to be worn or not. All the power to them in that instance, the choice is up to them. Thats the most powerful message of this point. Although tradition is set to a certain standard, all women have the option open to dress how they want to.
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