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In reply to the discussion: I do not need... Eurocentric feminists to dictate to me what I wear or shouldn't wear. [View all]nadine_mn
(3,702 posts)Yes, of course I know Muslim women and in particular Somali women. I have worked closely with the community in the past to deal with family violence issues and learned first hand many of their struggles here.
I did not single out the hijab - YOU did, I responded to YOUR post in which YOU singled out the hijab
"They wear hijabs and vote solidly Democratic, even against the proposed amendment to put a ban on gay marriage in the constitution. I can't imagine what they would think reading some of these comments. "
I did not imply anything - I said that oppression exists all over and religion has been used as justification. The only reason I mentioned Muslim women women was responding to YOUR comment. If you had been talking about Mormons, I would have mentioned Mormons.
And honestly - you are going to compare women to CHILDREN?
"...husbands pressure wives into wearing something or another or parents limit what their children can wear."
A parent telling a child to cover up because it is cold outside is a heck of a lot different than a husband telling a woman to cover up or dress sexy because it reflects on HIM.
And it isn't just "pressure" - it is direct threats of violence that men use to force women of ANY BACKGROUND to wear or behave in certain ways. I have worked with domestic violence victims for over 15 yrs - I have seen first hand oppression in all types of women.