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Originally posted by hank1
3. For women, it is a big and welcome change from the "in your face" sexuality of western culture. Women are not required by the Qur'an to veil. They are required to dress modestly and it is *recommended* that they cover their hair. However, most do veil and some go farther with niquab (the face screen) or other traditional clothes. Women dressed like this consider themselves marked as religious women, not easy dates. They don't get hit on. No one gawks at their bodies. They are clearly off limits sexually and many that I personally know say it is liberating not to have to conform to western standards of sexy dress, makeup and spending so much time and money on appearance. You buy a five-dollar hijab, put your hair in a ponytail and cover, wear long skirt and a tunic shirt -you're set.
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Okay, I think this can potentially be an interesting discussion, but I'm in a hurry right now so I'm only going ot comment on the part I've quoted here.
The fact that any woman would feel that she needs religion to make her feel she doesn't "have to conform to western standards of sexy dress" etc. is incredibly sad. If you don't want to dress like a ho, don't. It's THAT EASY. You don't need religion to tell you that.