Should women be allowed to wear a Niqāb, or face veil, to civic ceremonies?

Muslims are culturally and (typically) ethnically incompatible with European values and thus they should not live amongst us, nor should we live in their countries. This is the best way to achieve peace between Christendom and the Islamic world

No, If you move to NZ for a new life then you should adapt and respect local customs, culture and traditions

Respect cultural traditions goes both ways, so if you decide to live in NZ, there needs to be an element of adaption to cultural traditions, just as any cultural tradition evolves over time

We should be respectful of other peoples cultures but at the same time be aware that its traditional clothing

No, if hiding your face in civic ceremonies is required then you shouldn’t attend.

I think it's sad that they feel unsafe in this country that they feel that they have to hide their faces.

Depends if it's a security risk

I don't think we should have civic ceremonies at all.

Yes, but there needs to be some way of verification beforehand

No. NZ is not a national Muslim country and those who are choose to come to NZ because of its freedoms. Ban the wearing.

Yes, but if needed their identity must be able to be privately verified in a manner which is respectful to their culture

Respect for our culture. Sorry but they left theres behind. New country new culture

No, only if it is an Islamic/islamic themed ceremony

This is a women’s rights issue. She should be able to wear, or not wear, whatever she likes, as long as she is not being forced to by her family or any ideologies or religions. It’s a personal choice.

yes we should respect all cultural traditions but in a manner she had to be I.D she should be I.D privately

No way regardless on culture.

Yes, New Zealand should stop being so single culture based. If we want to become a world super power with people wanting to come here, we should entirely open up our cultural restrictions.

any immigrant needs to adapt to they country they emigrate to. wear the face veil at home, if you cannot commit to the rules of the country do not go there

If there is a culturally sensitive way around this then i should be implemented

No, because Niqab is not mandatory for Muslim women, it's only recommended. The Hijab is mandatory and the Burqa is recommended.

I think that is is important to respect people’s culture and belief, but it is also important that cultures that are coming into a country should first and foremost conform or prioritise the counties culture and rules

No, men too

Not in the current climate

I think yes bc if its appart of there famliy than yes and if they are asked to

Yes, Vatican II documents say freedom of religion. There's a reason forced baptisms are a sin and invalid.

This is getting ridiuclous.

No, but hijabs do not count.

honestly do what you want

Yes but I would suggest more education around cultural face veil or hijab as respect for cultures should be mutual. If a westerner travels to a Muslim country they are expected to cover up. Why not apply the same rule in a western country.

they should not be allow to wear these anywhere NZ wide.

Head gear ok but no coverage over faces in public places

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No, seeing another persons face is how we identify others and feel safe when in public

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their could be the risk of males masking themselves to target women. There is also women who are forced to wear the niqab which is against their human rights. so No

While we should respect other religions this is not NZ custom and this is NZ. So depends on the situation.

No, because it is a means of Control and oppression Of women

These garments are dehumanising and oppressive. No matter how much Islam says (that they are not) they are a symbol advertising for corrupt, violent and evil nations the world over.

No if their Niqāb presents a danger to other people.

they should do whatever they want

Yes, but ceremonies of foreign cultures and their clothing should be relegated to private spaces.

What do you believe is more important during civic ceremonies, expressing individual identity or adhering to a collective formality, and why?

Can you think of a situation where wearing a Niqāb might be more than a personal choice, and how would this affect your stance on its allowance at civic ceremonies?

How would you argue the point of dress code freedom at civic ceremonies to someone who feels uncomfortable with face veils like the Niqāb?

Imagine two different ceremonies, one where all attire is uniform and another with diverse dress codes; which do you feel would better represent a democratic society and why?

From your perspective, what impact might a ban on face veils have on the inclusivity of public ceremonies?

If a close friend chose to wear a Niqāb to a civic ceremony, what would be your concerns or thoughts, and why?

How do you think the presence of a Niqāb at a civic ceremony could influence the atmosphere of the event?

Have you ever felt the need to adjust your personal attire for a public ceremony, and how would you relate that to the debate on the Niqāb?

In what ways do you think personal freedom should be balanced with cultural norms during formal public events?

How does the choice of wearing traditional attire like a Niqāb at civic ceremonies affect your perception of cultural identity in public spaces?