Defining freedom for women
This conversation in which western feminists are debating the significance of the Muslim veil for women brings up many issues. It points to the historical meaning of women’s bodies and the battle over who ultimately controls them. It’s easy to romanticize the veil or to condemn it off hand without consideration of the degree of veiling and the wider context. A head scarf is a very different thing than a burqa. Degree and context in this case is everything.
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