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= __I Believe Paper__ =

Erni Vs Elle Woods (of legally blonde)

Something I believe in is creating opportunity for yourself that allow maximum possibilities and personal growth. Here in America we are given freedom of all assortments so that we are able to do just this. This is the beauty of America and many times we take this for granted. I believe that if you are willing to work hard than you should be able to pave your way to success, and America provides us with these choices. Unfortunately many other areas throughout the world are not so lenient and have many restrictions on what can and can't be done. These restrictions often times apply more so to women and this became apparent when our friend Erni came and talked to us. When you compare the young woman in America today to the woman in Indonesia today I think you would find a strong confliction of beliefs. I took one step out of my freshly washed BMW and realized like oh my god; I totally did not match my shoes with my new hairclip. I've realized that looking cute in the courtroom totally gives me an edge and boosts my confidence to where I'm ready to testify the perm out of anyone. I'm Just not feeling like myself today, probably because of my hideous fashion choice and the fact I wasn't able to get my coffee this morning, but regardless I have to meet my new defendant and find out what is really going on with her. According to the papers she's been in America for one day and was sexually assaulted in a restaurant. Something about the story just doesn’t add up, I mean don’t these Mediterranean woman not even look pretty?! There she was sitting in my office wearing what seemed to be a bed sheet and a rag on her head staring at the head of the desk. I could help this woman in so many other ways such as like what not to wear because her outfit is just going to scare people away. Which leads me to the point of what happened, so I asked. "Erni? Did I get that right? So first let's get this story straight from beginning to end if I am going to be defending you. So what happened in this parking lot yesterday?" I said "I was completely violated, that’s what happened. As I entered I noticed a few younger men sitting and eating pork sandwiches. Never before had I been this disgusted but then when I stood watching them they began to make comments about my clothing and khimar head wrap, then one of the men removed it from my head." It seemed to me like this man had done her a favor but there must've been something that was more serious than just that, I thought to myself. "Was it a forceful move by the man" I replied "I wasn’t abused or struck but can you believe this could happen in this day and age? If I was in home country these men would be sentenced to imprisonment instantly, I don’t understand why this is taking so long?" Erni said sternly "I'm not sure this is a severe issue MS Erni, If I were you I might just forget about it all and maybe even remove the khimar for good." I helpfully replied "This is exactly why I would have never wanted to hire a woman, how unprofessional! Women are not meant to be out on the working force especially out here making so much money as a lawyer, You just don't understand" She angrily responded "I don’t understand? You're a woman and you are undermining us. Women have every right men do and can achieve whatever a man can if not more! Do you not believe this?" I defended "The working field is no such one for that of women. We have duties of our own, I must obey my husband and look after my family, as a righteous wife I must guard my honor and chasity. Men are far superior and I will be there to preserve myself for the likes of my husband." Erni preached "You can't just always be there for your husband, you have to play a little hard to get erni. Maybe make him wonder a little. Be independent" I tried to convince Erni that being so predictable isn't going to keep her man around forever. "You've got to go and make yourself look cute, get your hair done and meet some other men." I continued "Meet other men?! Get my hair done?! My hair shall not be shown to any other than that of my husband and family, and would never socialize with another man, this would be extremely unloyal and sinful toward myself as well as my family" "Your husband sounds like an overprotective controlling psychopath! It sounds like men in your country are even worse then the ones here. They just always think they're better than us and just have the power." I continued "Elle it seems you are disillusioned in the sense that you can't see our inferiorities. Women will never be what a man can be; it is stated in the Qur'an. This is the holy word. I think the way you present yourself is extremely scandalous and you cannot continue to live this way, you are disgracing your honor," She babbled "Holy word? That is non-sense, the bible is the holy word and it states…it states…well I forget what it states but I'm sure it doesn’t state that" I hesitantly replied "Maybe I'm just a little shaken up, or taken back from all this. Would you care for a gin and tonic?" I replied once more "Oh No, I've never drank before, it is horrible. It clouds the mind and could interfere with my relationship with god" said Erni I don’t think I could be around this woman much longer, and I'm happy her case turned out to be a bunch of senseless bologna. I pounded down my drink and began to organize my laptop and paper work so I could head out for another drink with the girls. "Well if you don't drink, than what is it you do when you go out with your girls?" I said "When I usually go out it is with my mother and we might usually engage in conversation over a meal or really whatever it is we feel like that day. My Mother is my best friend so I strive to gain as much wisdom from her as possible about life." Said Erni once again. "Aw that’s cute Erni, I wish me and my mother were more close, in fact I haven't spoken to her in a few years now. We had a falling out and I haven’t quite been there for her." I replied sheepishly Erni's jaw dropped and I look of complete disbelieve took over her face. "You mean your own mother, the most important figure in your life and you can't get over what are probably minor tribulations." Erni added "Well anyhow I should be on my way now, in a way I am glad I came here to talk to you Elle. You are young and smart but I think you have much to learn" Erni finished "Me? I guess we both have much to learn then." I said as she closed the door behind her. Through this conversation between Erni of Indonesia and Elle of legally blonde you see major conflictions in the beliefs or a traditional American and a traditional Indonesian. These differences between our societies are primarily due to differences in religion. Specifically, for a Muslim woman, life is extremely restricted and on the other end of the spectrum, life for an American woman, is virtually free of restriction. I found this intriguing how you would live a completely different life based on your geographic location. A Muslim woman must obey the Qur'an, which sets the ground rules for their people. Technically America is a secular nation but is heavily based of Christian values. Although these two women are brought up to believe different things, and American and Indonesian people vary in many different ways they both still depend on God as something to rely on.