Originally Posted by Chac

shame i didn't see this thread earlier

muslim women aren't required to wear burkas, it's not even an "official" piece of clothing in islam. it's something sexist misogynist countries like iran or dubai invented to oppress their women. it's not a religious requirement, it's a law in those countries.

though that still doesn't explain why people wear burkas in egypt, where they're much more progressive etc, maybe they just want to or something. in which case i don't mind them wearing BOORKAS

EDIT: also, i haven't read any of the thread, in during bigotry