We want to stop men from treating us like sex objects, as they have always done. We want them to ignore our appearance and to be attentive to our personalities and mind. We want them to take us seriously and treat us as equals and not just chase us around for our bodies and physical looks.

from an article explaining the polical and social implications of the Hijab. Look, i know that this makes me racist, but the HIjab makes me uncomfortable. I do not know enough about muslim culture, and i think hiding bodies is like hiding light under bushels.

but what is the difference b/w a muslim woman wearing a hijab to please her culture and a western woman wearing a bikini to please hers ?