Many Muslims explain Mohammed's marriage to a 9yo by explaining that it was normal back then. In Ancient Rome, centuries before, the age of consent was 12 for girls and a girl's average marriage age was the late teens. Was Ancient Rome better than Islam? Why do we need Islam?
1) Burqa protects women from sexual harrasement and male sexual lust. It also gives women more self confidence in day to day living as they don't have to keep caring about their appearance. 2) Female circumcision is a proud and honored tradition that promotes modesty and virtue.