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1000X this. In a weird way, this kind of hijab is a lot more like body piercings or even tattoo's (at least back in the day). It's a form of taking charge of your own identity as a rebellious socio-political statement. It has nothing to do with Islam. What's grating is that many women hide behind the facade of religion, though it obviously has nothing to do with modesty.

I'd say the same is true for niqab (worn in the US), although that's a harsher take.

There is absolutely nothing modest about covering your face in a solid black head-to-toe garb. 
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I agree with the above about it being a political statement. I have no problem with the head scarf but I must admit that I see the niqab as an aggressive FU. Maybe I am over-sensitive about it because I see it as being so opposed to Western values (freedom, equality of the sexes, open communication, importance of non-verbal cues etc) but it makes me decidedly uncomfortable.

I am in two minds about whether or not it should be banned because you are meant to have freedom of choice in the West. However, seeing as other forms of face coverings are banned in public settings (balaclavas etc), perhaps it would provide an equal playing field for all. It is also not a religious obligation so I feel less inclined to defend it.[/quote]

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