A wonderful friend who just returned from a trip
to Egypt after a five years absence and to London and Paris after a two
year absence, reports that Burkas are now seen everywhere. In Egypt
they are almost the only form of clothing for Egyptian women. In London and
Paris they are so common it is almost unnoticed.
Why has this happened?
My friend and I both speculate that it may be more of a fashion statement than an expression of devout religiosity. A burka is a personal rejection of the kind of suggestive, sexy, flashy, revealing and often overly aggressive styles that are seen on many unattractive and unappealing women in public.
Could be. Could also be social pressure. What do you think.