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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Years ago, before I travelled to Morocco, I read a book of essays by Muslim women. One of the essays stayed with me all these years. I sometimes think about what this one woman wrote. She viewed covering herself as liberating. She said she was not judged by the superficial standards of the west. Her claim was that western women were enslaved by beauty standards set by men. Ladies, if we are honest with yourself es, think about the amount of time we devote to this.
 
Sometimes I think it might be liberating to not have to worry about my thighs, my belly etc. Just saying there are different perspectives. Not anyone is correct. Just something to think about.

Maybe find that essay or another similar one for your daughter to read. Give her a different perspective and let her form her own opinion. 
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This. I found the COVID dress code liberating. My face was covered, no makeup, in a big hat and scarf during winter. It was glorious. Women don't realize how much their lives are dominated by what they look like. Go to the Tween threads to read debates about what young girls should and shouldn't be wearing, and whether short shorts, midriff shirts, etc. are THEIR choice. None of the clothing that young girls wear is really their choice. It's usually pressure to conform to certain standards and meet expectations of how others think we should look.

Not to derail the thread but I totally agree with this. It's liberating to be totally covered and not judged on your body. [/quote]

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