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That is not the hijab of today.  The hijab of today is a political construct that has been forced onto women.  Yes, in America, they have free choice to wear or not to wear but that is not the case everywhere and that's what I dislike about the hijab of today the most.  Women are being forced to cover and here where they have free will instead of standing in solidarity for the freedom of those women around the world by not wearing or condoning the hijab, they wear it and then ask questions like the OP about why they are being looked at strangely or treated differently and pointing to the overused "Islamophobia" reason when someone does not agree with their reason that it is for their religion.

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I really dislike the hijab since I believe that many women are forced or pressured to wear it even in this country. Sure some choose to wear it but I distinctly remember stories of the Taliban punishing women who were not strictly covered. I also have read too many stories of honor killings and of the oppression of women in many Islamic areas. Honor killings have even been known to happen here!

As for the burqa, full face coverings, and oppressive heavy coats and clothes in very hot weather, I detest them all since I see them as treating women as inferior beings and as treating other men as sex fiends who are unable to control themselves. I honestly think full face coverings should be banned in many public places for security reasons.

As for modesty, I believe modest dress is best too since I also detest the over sexualization of women. Sadly, though what I consider modest such as mid thigh shorts or skirts, capri pants, bikinis that have some coverage, camisole tops, and gasp even some cleavage showing is not considered modest by people who adhere to the practice of covering women.[/quote]

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