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Dayasurabhi Balaji

Dayasurabhi Balaji — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Not exactly - It depends on the individual’s perception- It cannot be generalised saying it’s inequality.

Leena

Leena — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Yes. You ask the woman who wears one how she feels during the hot summer months. You will know what she is enduring.

Muhammad Karim

Muhammad Karim — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

It would be inequality fithe women are forced into wearing them in a predominantly patriarchal society.

But what of women in Developed nations who Choose to wear them?

I think intention and context play a huge role here. It cannot be generalised.

Muhammad Karim

Muhammad Karim — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

It would be inequality if the women are forced into wearing them in a predominantly patriarchal society.

But what of women in Developed nations who Choose to wear them?

I think intention and context play a huge role here. It cannot be generalised.

Desh

Desh — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

I wish there would have been a neutral option here. Well, it depends whether Burqa is a symbol for sexual imparity or not. If forced, it is, but if willed, it’s not.

Leena

Leena — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

With due respect to all cultures, I don’t understand how any woman will choose or rather wish to wear a burqa. If that would have been the case, why are women of other cultures not desiring to wear simliar costumes? I think nobody will actually want to be masked from head to toe.

I think a women wanting to wear a burqua out of her own will is actually doing so because her value systems, her culture and peer behavior oblige her to develop a mindset to accept the costume and this is misinterpreted as her own will.

Bobette

Bobette — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

I agree with you totally Leena. I couldnt have said it better.

Bobette

Bobette — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Honestly, if i had to dress like this i wouldnt want to go anywhere. Especially when its over 100 degrees!

Leena

Leena — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Thanks Bobette for feeling the way I do