Nov. 29. I was watching Second regard, a Radio-Canada (French) show dealing with religious issues and how they play out in society in general. The theme that week was the wearing of the niqab or burka in Western society. (For those who dont know, the hijab merely covers the head. The niqab and burka cover the face as well.)
The guest was French (from France) writer, philosopher and feminist lizabethBadinter. 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 symbolizingthe 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 are exhibitionists because they must take great delight in attracting attention from people who are clearly unused to this, and probably uncomfortable as well. In addition they are voyeurs because they get to seethe 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 at https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=6024.
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SocialCO Media, LLC or True NudistsThe guest was French (from France) writer, philosopher and feminist lizabethBadinter. 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 symbolizingthe 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 are exhibitionists because they must take great delight in attracting attention from people who are clearly unused to this, and probably uncomfortable as well. In addition they are voyeurs because they get to seethe 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 at https://www.truenudists.com/forum/viewthread.php?id=6024.
