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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am not following everything in this thread, a lot of arguing for the sake of arguing...

But even if that statistic were true about hijab, it does not mean the other women prefer not to wear hijab.

I used to wear hijab but gave it up after 9/11 out of fear for my safety. In a Muslim country, I happily put it back on.

This is really absurd. It's like assuming a practicing Muslim would like to wear shorts on a warm day simply because thats what non Muslims do. Many Muslim women would still not wear shorts, because of their desire to not show their body that way. Hair is covered for the same reason. [b]Their intention is to avoid the glances or stares by men. [/b]

Muslims inthis country are nervous to cover up, because the climate here is hostile. The length of this thread is further evidence that many people have a hard time simply respecting a practicing Muslim woman's choice to cover. [/quote]

The reasons for wearing a hijab is being discussed in this thread.  You have given yours above in bold.  It is your choice, but it does not speak well for Muslim men or perhaps men more generally.  I think what you see on this thread is posters who think your reason amounts to women trying to avoid being cowed by men instead of addressing the issue of male harassment of women.  And wearing the hijab to avoid harassment seems to many posters a very high price to pay in terms of restriction of movement and opportunities (eg to engage in sports) it imposes on women.[/quote]

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