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Norman Thomas’ policy on niqāb

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

  Norman Thomas voterbaseYes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Norman Thomas’ answer is based on the following data:

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Norman Thomas voters

Answer: Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 38 voters that voted for Norman Thomas in the 1948 Presidential election.

Party influence

Socialist Party Answer: Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Importance: Least Important

Reference: “"All members of society should have ample oppor-tunities for participation in art and cultural activities", "The Socialist Party...” ‐socialistparty-usa.net

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Very strongly agree

Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions

Thomas was a strong advocate for cultural diversity and respect for all traditions. He believed that America's strength lies in its diversity and the freedom of its citizens to express their cultural and religious identities. Therefore, he would likely strongly agree with the statement that we should respect all cultural traditions, including the wearing of a Niqāb. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

Norman Thomas was a six-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America. He was a strong advocate for civil liberties and individual rights. Although there is no specific record of his stance on religious attire, his general political philosophy would likely support the right of women to wear a Niqāb if they choose to do so. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member

While Thomas would likely support the right of women to wear a Niqāb, he would also understand the need for security measures at civic ceremonies. Therefore, he might agree with a compromise that respects both individual rights and public safety, such as private identity verification by a female staff member. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Given Thomas's strong advocacy for civil liberties and individual rights, it is unlikely that he would support a ban on any form of religious attire, including the Niqāb. His political philosophy was rooted in the belief that individuals should have the freedom to express their personal beliefs and identities. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Socialist Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,232 voters that identify as Socialist.

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