Why do women in some cultures have to cover their faces/hair/body?

Emily T

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Why is it that, in some cultures and religions, women cannot show their faces or hair, or they have to cover their whole bodies? Do men honestly believe that these women deserve such poor treatment? Do these women mind wearing this?
I'm not talking about when women choose to do this. I'm talking about when they are punished for not doing so, which happens, right?
It's interesting to hear so many diverse opinions.

Argue this: Do Muslims view women as purely sexual objects? Do they believe that women don't have the right to education because of this? And if they are only sexual objects, how is this at all fair to the women, who are born into a society where men say, "Cover yourself up, be nothing until you are married, when you will then be just a mother."

I do want to hear some arguements to that.

Here's another thing to think on:

Muslim men are tempted by women, so their solution is to persuade/ encourage/ force the women to cover up. Christian men are also tempted by women. Their solution is to pray for help or politely avoid that woman. Shouldn't Muslims do that, too? I mean, isn't that the fairest, most reasonable thing to do?

Lastly, please don't get offended by this. We are giving opinions and facts here, that's all. Don't thrash out your emotions because you read something you didn't like.
 
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