The type of essay is a personal essay/memoir.
The thesis is: "I do not wear the hijab, which is a scarf worn by Muslim women to cover their hair, and I am constantly being asked why not. I feel that people are judging me by my appearance and making assumptions about my character, abilities, and beliefs based on my decision to not wear the hijab."
Rhetorical devices:
Repetition: Mustafa repeats the phrase "my body is my own business" throughout the essay to emphasize her point.
Anecdote: Mustafa shares a personal story about a job interview to illustrate the discrimination she has faced because of her decision to not wear the hijab.
Imagery: Mustafa uses vivid descriptions of her experiences, such as "I was a walking target" and "I am a Canadian-born woman" to help the reader understand her perspective.
Irony: Mustafa points out the irony of people assuming she is oppressed because she doesn't wear the hijab, while they themselves are trying to oppress her by telling her what to wear.
Methods of proof:
Personal experience: Mustafa draws on her own experiences and feelings to support her argument.
Logic: Mustafa uses logical arguments to refute common assumptions about Muslim women who wear or don't wear the hijab.
Discussion question: In what ways can Mustafa's essay be seen as a critique of the Western perception of Muslim women, and how does it challenge stereotypes and misconceptions?