I concur that the burqa ban is a veiled attack on Muslims and a blatant manifestation of xenophobia. However, it doesn’t negate the fact that the burqa is a symbol and a tool of oppression. It perpetuates the idea that women bodies are impure and should be covered. It also goes hand in hand with the inherently…

Don’t let your white guilt cloud your judgement. I concur that the burqa ban is a veiled attack on Muslims and a blatant manifestation of xenophobia. However, it doesn’t negate the fact that the burqa is a symbol and a tool of oppression. The burqa perpetuates the idea that women bodies are impure and should be…