I am a fan of the showtime show "sleeper cell" and while on their website today, saw a clip where one of the muslim men who created the show said he has heard from a lot of non-muslims that the hijab seems opressive. he responds that it actually empowers women by allowing them to be judged by who they are without sex appeal or beauty being a factor. it sounds like a reasonable answer, but I have to ask....would anyone else, besides me, hear that answer and think "well, maybe it isn't oppressive, but it sure is submission to men"? I mean, is it a responsibility of a woman to keep herself covered up so she doesn't distract the poor, weak-willed men? to me, it's akin to the rapist who says "well, she didn't have any business leaving the house dressed so saucily if she wasn't looking to get lucky". maybe not on the same level, but similiar train of thought. agree or set me straight? ps-not trying to insult anyone. all faiths have the right to do whatever they please I just don't understand
2007-01-02
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