Re: Breastfeeding in public
That’s a weak argument and I’ll explain why. The two scholars might differ in their opinions as to whether wearing a burqa is necessary or not, however BOTH scholars will AGREE that being fully covered is better than being partially or scantily clad, that looser clothing is better than form-fitting, and in keeping with the subject of the thread…BOTH scholars will agree that public breastfeeding especially where the breast can be seen is prohibited. So, not the most effective counter argument cuz it still doesn’t leave any wiggle room for conspicuous public nursing.
I also don’t agree with the argument that “Educate the perverts not to be perverts instead of telling the women not to wear this and that.” Don’t depend on the driver to slam his brake in the nick of time, you also have the responsibility to look both ways before crossing. This may not be the best analogy, but you will find that it applies to the most mundane of life’s tasks. We shouldn’t rely solely on the other person for our security and well-being, we have to take our own precautions as well. ***And NO, this does not mean that abuse of any form toward women is justified. Maybe I am wrong, but it seems that people are more “okay” with a dress code in a setting like a school. Dress codes in schools…esp a high school…are there because they take into account things like safety and the impact scant dressing has on not just students of the opposite gender but on fellow females as well. In such a setting, you won’t find too much rebellion from the adults…the students are another matter. But it seems that as we exit the the academic and professional environments, it creates quite a hopplah if females are advised to dress decently or to dress in a way that helps maintains their respect and security.