'The headscarf is a clear symbol of oppression' - Nieuwlechts.nl

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'The headscarf is a clear symbol of oppression' - Nieuwlechts.nl

I admire women in Iran who demonstratively take off their headscarves in public, drawing attention to the symbol of Islamic oppression that this headscarf represents and the plight of many women in Iran. I admire this not only because they make this gesture, clearly sending a signal that they want to free themselves from the chains of Islam, but because such actions often result in death in Iran. Not only is that brave, it shows an admirable dri…