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Martha Nussbaum, Veiled Threats

Martha Nussbaum, Veiled Threats

Read Veiled Threats and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

1. What proposed ban does Nussbaum discuss in her essay?

She discusses the English government’s proposed ban on Catholic crosses worn by government workers in their offices.

She discusses the American government’s proposed ban on the Orthodox Jewish kippah, or skullcap, in public schools.

She discusses the French government’s proposed ban on the Sikh turban on public transportation.

She discusses the Catalonian government’s proposed ban on the Muslim burqa in public places.

2. Which of the following is one of the requirements John Locke suggests as necessary to protect “equal liberty of conscience”?

No law can be made that in any way discriminates against a minority citizen.

No law can be made that penalizes religious belief.

No law can be made that requires a citizen to act against his conscience.

No law can be made that in any way punishes religious practice.

3. An “accommodation” in regard to the application of the law is

a refusal to take a citizen’s belief into consideration.

a decree requiring the offending citizen to go immediately to jail without trial.

an overturning of the law for all citizens if the law violates the conscience of one citizen.

a special exception given to a minority believer.

4. Which of the following is NOT one of the arguments made in favor of the proposed ban?

Women cover their faces only because they are coerced.

Covering one’s face is an expression of freedom.

Security requires people to show their faces in public spaces.

Covering one’s face impedes reciprocity and transparency between citizens.

5. What does Nussbaum suggest we must also outlaw if we outlaw the burqa for being unhealthy?

socks

sweats

winter coats

high heels