She's not wearing it because she thinks women have a specific duty to be 'modest.' That idea I object to.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @sapient_ape
of course, we can criticise and should say what we feel but people's reasons for wearing them are nuanced
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Replying to @anais_henrix @sapient_ape
And that's what I think should be discussed. Wear it coz pretty, practical, convenient? No problem.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @sapient_ape
or even because you want to show people you're happily moslem. Thus may well make you feel good
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Replying to @HPluckrose @sapient_ape
yes, I agree with the sentiment but in liberal society we have to live with things we don't like.
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Replying to @anais_henrix @sapient_ape
But we don't have to pretend to like them. This is where ppl get confused. 1/2
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They think that if something is a choice & we are tolerant people, we shld accept it is a good or neutral choice.
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And conversely, that if you say you hate an idea or practice, this means you want to ban ppl from doing it. No.
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Replying to @HPluckrose @sapient_ape
not so. Quite possible to dislike (hate) but grudgingly accept.
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Exactly. So speaking strongly against the hijab doesn't imply not accepting things we don't like.
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