++ [ originally posted by baggio ] ++
Do you realise, the more rigid rules are toward women in society, the more they're going to want to break free? Don't you think, given today's times, those who wear Bukhas are hypocrites? What I mean is, there are ladies who wear Burkhas to my uncle's office for example, but once they're in the office they disrobe them and roam about freely in their regular clothes. What's the need to wear it in the first place, if you're just doing it for approval? It obviously means for a better part, these women do not believe in the system of the 'purdah'. And why should they? Isnt it important for them to go out there and live their dreams. Your views do seem rigid because on one hand you condemn Sania for choosing her career over religion, on the other you dont agree with what one mullah says about the other. I think that's a little unfair. The volleyball example is a little misleading because, I think any woman from the subcontinent would be uncomfortable with the idea. But look at your women's cricket team. Our Indian female team actually had to travel to Pakistan and play in a sealed off stadium so that men would'nt see the Pakistani women play, unless they were husbands or brothers. If the 'purdah' must be practiced, thats fine, but wont it be practiced more whole heartedly when praying, during ramzan or during a daily trip to the mosque? I think this only affects the women more than anyone else. It's very important women get a chance to progress and do well for themselves in these times.