Montreal prison guard fired for wearing hijab

Although nothing in the rules of the Bordeaux jail prohibited hijabs, a prison guard in Montreal was fired because she refused to cease wearing hers to work.

It's obvious that this raises questions about the legitimacy of such a decision in the face of Quebec's less than commendable reputation for tolerance of religious and other minorities (remember the poll in mid-January that revealed 59% of its population to be admittedly racist?). However, what also stands out is that the onus placed on these female guards to protect themselves sounds alot like the familiar refrain about avoiding the "risks" of rape. Women are told that their behaviours, their clothing, and their very existence put them at risk of attack. So, tie back that hair, hide those gams, and take off the headscarf because when you walk among criminals -- convicted or otherwise -- you're the one that's expected to change.

Story at Canada.com