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Although this takes repression to an extreme, the expectation of female modesty runs through many major religions. The hijab and burka worn by some Muslim women are demonstrations of this. The orthodox Jewish concept of tzniut similarly requires both sexes to cover up their bodies, but for married women in particular to cover their hair.
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I wish Saini had interviewed hijabis and frum women about why they choose to cover themselves. It is never assumed that Catholic nuns wear the habit because it's forced on them. Modest dress is something that can be someone's non coerced choice.
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