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Homework: A. Background Title: My Body Is My Own Business. Author: Naheed Mustafa. Style: Argument Essay. Question: Why does Naheed Mustafa want to wear the hijab?

B. Brainstorm Pros: The hijab provides Naheed Mustafa leeway and freedom. (para.8) Nobody is able to recognize Naheed Mustafa's hairstyle or body image under the hijab. (para.13)

  Cons: 

People view Naheed Mustafa as a Muslim killing rebel or terrorist. (para.1)

C. Outline Topic Sentence/Thesis: According to the article "My Body Is My Own Business" by Naheed Mustafa argues that it is her own choice to wear a hijab. Quotation 1: The author believes that "people view her as a Muslim killing rebel or terrorist when wearing the hijab." (Naheed Mustafa, para.1) Quotation 2: The author considers that "the hijab provides her leeway and freedom." ( Naheed Mustafa para.8) Quotation 3: The author states "nobody is able to recognize her hairstyle or body image under the hijab."(para.13) D. Rough Copy Introduction: Muslim women are deciding to wear the hijab again. All sorts of Muslim women face discrimination because they are wearing the hijab.. This is happening more and more commonly in the Muslim world. Topic Sentence/Thesis: According to the article "My Body Is My Own Business" by Naheed Mustafa she argues that it is her own choice to wear a hijab. Quotation 1: First, the author believes that "people view her as a Muslim killing rebel or terrorist when wearing the hijab." (Naheed Mustafa, para.1)

Explain Quotation 1: Therefore, many see Naheed Mustafa as a assassinator because such stereotypes have brainwashed people into thinking that all Muslim's are killing machines. Transition 1: However, Naheed Mustafa is a Canadian citizen. She believes that the hijab is her own interest and other people shouldn't be labeling her inappropriately. Quotation 2: Secondly, the author considers that "the hijab provides her leeway and freedom." ( Naheed Mustafa para.8) Explain Quotation 2: Therefore, she feels the hijab gives her freedom, because it's her own body and her own private concern. Transition 2: Furthermore, Naheed Mustafa is a 21 year old female that has all of the assets of a North American and this allows her freedom of expression. Quotation 3: Lastly, the author states "nobody is able to recognize her hairstyle or body image under the hijab." (Naheed Mustafa para.13) Explain Quotation 3: Therefore, nobody will really give any attention to Naheed Mustafa. Even when she has just had her haircut or come out of the beauty salon, nobody will ever notice when she is wearing the hijab. Thus the hijab is giving her the privacy that Naheed Mustafa desires. Transition 3: Nevertheless, Naheed Mustafa is able to express her own views without having to measure up to anyone's ideals. This grants Naheed Mustafa the ability to use her culture without being criticized or discriminated for something she has no control over.

E. Good Copy Introduction: Muslim women are deciding to wear the hijab again. All sorts of Muslim women face discrimination because they are wearing the hijab.. This is happening more and more commonly in the Muslim world. Topic Sentence/Thesis: According to the article "My Body Is My Own Business" by Naheed Mustafa she argues that it is her own choice to wear a hijab. Quotation 1: First, the author believes that "people view her as a Muslim killing rebel or terrorist when wearing the hijab." (Naheed Mustafa, para.1) Explain Quotation 1: Therefore, many see Naheed Mustafa as a assassinator because such stereotypes have brainwashed people into thinking that all Muslim's are killing machines. Transition 1: However, Naheed Mustafa is a Canadian citizen. She believes that the hijab is her own interest and other people shouldn't be labeling her inappropriately. Quotation 2: Secondly, the author considers that "the hijab provides her leeway and freedom." ( Naheed Mustafa para.8) Explain Quotation 2: Therefore, she feels the hijab gives her freedom, because it's her own body and her own private concern. Transition 2: Furthermore, Naheed Mustafa is a 21 year old female that has all of the assets of a North American and this allows her freedom of expression. Quotation 3: Lastly, the author states "nobody is able to recognize her hairstyle or body image under the hijab." (Naheed Mustafa para.13)

Explain Quotation 3: Therefore, nobody will really give any attention to Naheed Mustafa. Even when she has just had her haircut or come out of the beauty salon, nobody will ever notice when she is wearing the hijab. Thus the hijab is giving her the privacy that Naheed Mustafa desires. Transition 3: Nevertheless, Naheed Mustafa is able to express her own views without having to measure up to anyone's ideals. This grants Naheed Mustafa the ability to use her culture without being criticized or discriminated for something she has no control over. Conclusion: To conclude in the article "My Body Is My Own Business" by Naheed Mustafa, she argues that wearing the hijab is her own personal decision. Naheed Mustafa shouldn't be badly evaluated or be judged any differently for the choice that is entirely her own. Everyone should be treated as equals, Canada is a multicultural country. Everyone has the right to freedom of expression and should be encouraged to use it as they wish....