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History of Feminism

riqster

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1. A dear friend converted to Islam. For her, it was definitely a choice.

Reply to ismnotwasm (Original post)

Fri Oct 24, 2014, 03:53 PM

Oct 2014

I'd add that a fair few cultures and religions involve covering hair: the Amish, certain Fundagelical Christian sects, etc.

Islam isn't unique. (Hope this doesn't hijack your thread. )

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Wearing the hijab: 'It's a choice' [View all] ismnotwasm Oct 2014 OP

A dear friend converted to Islam. For her, it was definitely a choice. riqster Oct 2014 #1

No, it's not a choice EVERYWHERE Scootaloo Oct 2014 #2

Thanks. Good stuff, thought-provoking. riqster Oct 2014 #3

When I went to a VDay-- A feminist celebration ismnotwasm Oct 2014 #4

I figured you'd get me Scootaloo Oct 2014 #5

.. ismnotwasm Oct 2014 #6

In the west, hijab MAY or MAY NOT be a choice .... etherealtruth Oct 2014 #7

As I said, that's an issue with whoever might be trying to coerce her Scootaloo Oct 2014 #8

Obviously she is not the person in the wrong; however, etherealtruth Oct 2014 #9

But that's what those laws do. They criminalize the woman. Scootaloo Oct 2014 #10

I would love to continue this conversation, but am too tired tonight etherealtruth Oct 2014 #11