A burqa (Urdu: بُرقع) (Arabic pronunciation: [ˈbʊrqʊʕ, ˈbʊrqɑʕ]a (also transliterated burkha, bourkha, burka or burqu' from Arabic: برقع burquʻ or burqaʻ), also known as chadri or paranja in Central Asia) is an enveloping outer garment worn by women in some Islamic traditions to cover their bodies when in public.
The face-veiling portion is usually a rectangular piece of semi-transparent cloth with its top edge attached to a portion of the head-scarf so that the veil hangs down covering the face and can be turned up if the woman wants. In other styles, the niqāb of the veil is attached by one side, and covers the face only below the eyes, allowing the eyes to be seen.
Against. I have no problem with the hijab (I don't love it either since I have a huge problem with Islam when it comes to women) but I'm définitely against the burqa and the niqab.
You guys make some valid points! I didn't really consider the sexist and misogynistic undertones before I voted. Do you think many women wear it without wanting to?
If your reasoning is anything other than wanting to break down the misogyny, why do you want it banned?
