Muslim exhibitionist women?

Nov. 29. I was watchingSecond regard, aRadio-Canada(French) show dealing with religious issues and how they play out in society in general. The theme that week was the wearing of theniqaborburkain Western society. (For those who don’t know, thehijabmerely covers the head. The niqab and burka cover the face as well.) The guest was French (from France) writer, philosopher and feminist Élizabeth Badinter. While usually open to civil liberties in general, she draws the line at allowing the niqab or burka. Her reasoning should be of interest to nudists. In addition to all the usual Western criticisms regarding these garments as symbolizing the lower status of women in Islam, she adds that Muslim women who wear the niqab or the burka in Western society can hardly have pure motives. Rather, she says these women areexhibitionistsbecause they must take great delight in attracting attention from people who are clearly unused to this, and probably uncomfortable as well. In addition they arevoyeursbecause they get to see the shocked and astonished reactions of passers-by while hiding their reactions from public view. Who ever thought someone who was completely dressed could be called exhibitionist? Note: I never said I agreed with her assessment. I only say her point of view is interesting. I also posted this to the Forum. You can follow the discussion athttp://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=6024.