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Friday, 18 January 2013

Understanding The Significance Of A Black Turban For Different Cultures

By Annabelle Newton


Dress codes have long been used to identify cultures and religions. Apart from differentiating, they can also show varying levels in the religion and ranks in a community. For the black turban, it is used as in the Muslim community as a distinction of the descendants of Prophet Mohammad. From Afghanistan and Iraq to Iran and the rest of the world, many in the Muslim faith have this dress code and they hold it sacred.

While most of Islam professors have to use a white turban, the number of people wearing them is relatively small in comparison to those who wear black turbans. Despite the fact that there has been a decrease in the amount of wearers, they hold on tight to their believes and want to keep this custom alive. So much so, that even kids are taught about their traditions.

In Hindu communities of the world, Sikhs also make use of black turbans. In this case, they wear them to display a yielding of their egos. This means that the turban is mostly a symbol of humbleness and of the awareness of their rank. Another important reason why they wear turbans is their ancestors, as they need to show the pride they have for their origins. Sikhs who wear white turbans show that they are educated.

Another use of the turbans that is not related to culture or religion is that of those people who wear them just for cleanliness. In particular, African women make use of turbans to ensure their hair remains free from dust and also to make their hairdo endure longer. The color of the turban is not essential but having good taste is. This has made women look for different turban patterns and designs.

Sadly, some have associated turbans with negative stereotypes that have led to spread of discrimination in many areas of the world. Most religions that have their followers wear turbans insist that they do this if they're sure of the background. Any use of turbans to cause discrimination and stereotyping is strictly not allowed.

Nevertheless, there are many who have experienced the suffering of being stereotyped. Several people who wear turbans are believed to be part of a terrorist organization. This has lead to an increase of fear because they don't feel safe to move in a world where they are judged in a negative way.

Turbans are mostly worn by men in the various communities that have this custom. For Islam and Hindu cultures that wear black turbans, they're only allowed to wear them at a certain age. For women and young children, they have their own different attire to associate them with the different groups. In the African culture, it's the reverse as women are the ones wearing turbans. This is a sign of submission on the part of the woman and also a way to keep her hair-do neat and clean.

Wearing a black turban has been related to the distinction of cultures and religions. Apart from that, it's a way to keep their hair clean. It doesn't matter what the case is, we need to remember that people who black turbans shouldn't be judged on a piece of clothing and that we shouldn't stereotype to create wider gaps amongst religions.




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