Ziyu Wang
Is wearing a hijab an act of oppression or a matter of choice? Reina Lewis discusses this extensively in her article: Taste and Distinction Politics of Style. The hijab is a piece of clothing that conforms to Islam religious standards of women, where women must wear hijab when they are in the presence of males that are outside of their family. It is not hard to see why that the hijab is commonly associated with oppression of female and women who does wear the hijab are often judged and condemned. However, our society are as progressive as ever, and most young Muslim women often wear the hijab not because they are forced to do so, but because they believe that they can express themselves better through it. These women chooses to wear hijab, and design their own hijab to their liking. A traditional piece of clothing is now made fashionable through modernizing. While many still believe that hijab are a form of oppression, more and more Muslim women are wearing the hijab for not only fashion purposes but also to represent their faith and culture. This is a positive trend for the fashion world. So what other traditional clothing that are often frowned upon could we reinvent and made more acceptable in society?
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