This is the main reason, right here, but most narrow minded folks will never understand. The number of girls who get stick from their own families/biraderi for donning the hijab, is unbeilevable. Now that attitude is understandable when coming from nonmuslims, but it is downright pathetic, when coming from co-muslims.
Exactly.
I couldn't care less about men staring at me. I am an independant, confident girl and I could protect myself even if I was going around naked. I don't need a piece of cloth to protect me. The only reason I wear the hijab is because Allah s.w.t said so. Where's the debate?