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In reply to the discussion: I do not need... Eurocentric feminists to dictate to me what I wear or shouldn't wear. [View all]EOTE
(13,409 posts)Because that's a big fat strawman. I never said any such thing. What I did say is " This anti-FEMEN group IS, however trying to suggest what kind of dress is and isn't appropriate". That's clear from crap like "You need to take your top off to make a point" and the assorted pablum on their Facebook page like "FEMEN get dressed". Keep in mind that FEMEN has said absolutely nothing negative about any muslim women's groups. They seem to support muslim women and women in general. This anti-FEMEN group has said an awful lot of mean spirited things about FEMEN, though.
Sure, there are an awful lot of muslim women who are perfectly peachy being told what they can and can't wear. I'm sure there are plenty of muslim women who don't realize that they're being oppressed. That doesn't mean that the other women who actually want equal standing don't deserve some help.
I also think it's hilarious that you harangue me regarding PATERNALISM when this anti-FEMEN group is the one protecting the patriarchy.