September 24, 2012
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Modesty…and lack thereof
Like a lot of things, I find that my opinion on this has changed lately. In the past, I’ve seen modesty differently. I used to think, “well, if she’s got it, she can flaunt it,” …as long as it’s at least tasteful. However, I’ve taken a step back, and thought about the direction this is going. I’ve thought about the past compared to how we see things today. I’ve also thought about religions and modesty.
I think a lot of our ideas on modesty comes from religion. When we think about covering ourselves because of religion, most people think about Muslims. However, this view is not at all accurate. My history class is in European history, from 1450-1789. Prior to learning about this, we learned a general overview of the history of the Church, as life in this time period centered heavily around the Church and Christianity in Europe. There was no separation of Church and State in those times, and many laws were built around what was or was not acceptable in the Christian faith. Covering one’s hair was also a Christian value. In fact, if a woman was a prostitute, she was *not* allowed to cover her hair, and in some areas this was regulated by law.
The reason a woman was required to cover herself was because women were thought to be unclean creatures, sub-human compared to men, and that the general nature of women was to be wanton and overtly sexual, devious creatures. In order to “save face,” a woman was required to cover herself to show that she was not an unclean woman.
I do not believe in this harsh, strict view of women, that we are sexually devious or unclean, simply because of the religious connotations. I do, however, think that women should show some respect for themselves. I think that with the rise of feminism, women have started to think that we are all-powerful, strong women and we can wear whatever we want simply because we can (yes, I am generalizing..). I think that with this mindset, we have gotten away from valuing ourselves as human beings; that we sexualize ourselves in a manner that is unbecoming.
Don’t get me wrong, I used to appreciate the view of some cleavage, and I used to sometimes show a little myself. But honestly, it just disgusts me now. I see people out in public with their boobs hanging out and I literally feel disgusted. And really, I don’t know what’s worse: the fact that a woman does it, or the fact that a man values it. Our bodies are something that is to be valued, and what does that say about us if we value half naked women? I believe that there’s something to being modest. Not that we have to wear turtle necks, but we shouldn’t have our boobs popping out of our shirts.
Part of the reason I was inspired to write this post was because I walked downstairs the other day, and my dad and sister were watching The Voice. I swear, every time I see that show, Christina Aguilera’s boobs are popping out (to be fair, when I searched for photos for this post, there have been times she’s properly covered), and I felt really disgusted. I called her a skank, and my dad goes, “well I like it!” Yes, I’m sure you do…because men these days idolize immodesty.
To me, this is just gross. It’s not feminine, and it’s not beautiful. I think in properly covering oneself, it adds mystery and wonder. I’ve never done this, but I think there’s something truly beautiful in the hijab:
This is feminine. I’m not saying that people should dress this way..but there should be more coverage, and more respect of oneself. Dressing skanky because you have the body to, because you think you can, doesn’t mean you respect yourself. I think it says the opposite. You’re objectifying your body because you’re lacking something else in your mind…whatever it may be.
Also, I believe there is a difference between art and dressing slutty, just have to clarify that.
The reason I don’t think this direction is good is because…what is it teaching the next generation? The kids of today? They see Christina on The Voice and they think that dressing like this is okay. It takes a parent to step in and say, no, this is not how people with values dress. It’s teaching kids that seeing their body as an object of sexual persuasion is okay, which I don’t believe it is. I think it’s the wrong direction to go in, and I think it’s gone too far. This is only part of the reason I no longer value anything pop culture.
Anyhow, these are just my thoughts on the subject. I’d be interested in hearing yours.
Comments (58)
I totally agree with you
Christina can still look hot without those plunging necklines. They’re too much. But I guess I she likes that look.
I believe there are many ways for a woman to accentuate her beauty, some very modest, some less so. I am a guy, so of course I love revealing clothing on a woman, but I also enjoy a bit of mystery, beauty hinted at but not on display. Clothing and other accessories can be used to accent some features and hide others, and provide a colorful show of their own. Physical beauty, as I have often said, comes in all shapes and sizes, and it should be the lady’s choice of how much to show to the World.
actually i dont care for christina or the way she looks. and the other photos of the women you posted are much more pleasing
I guess my opinion is just that a little cleavage is fine… but I wouldn’t show as much as Christina there. Goodness…. I dunno. My opinions on this have changed over the years.
I think that, on the one hand, wearing revealing clothing often is a sign of insecurity about some other part of themselves, and it’s disrespectful in certain situations. On the other hand, if it’s not the kind of thing they do often, but maybe just in certain social settings where it’s considered acceptable (the club, a party), I don’t really have a problem with it but I still think it’s insecurity (my own bias, I suppose). I do, however, think it’s unfair to say that people who wear revealing clothing have no values. They have values that you don’t share, to be accurate. Besides, it’s a well studied fact that viewership of a television show is directly impacted by the attractiveness of the tv personalities, and they are in the business of making money which depends on ratings to sell advertising space. I’m certain the producers of the show have a say in the wardrobe.
I love the hijab. I wear it occasionally. If I had more clothes so that I could wear it properly, I’d wear it every day.
@theKisSilent - Yes, that would be true, that they have values, just not the values I see, good point. However, your point with TV and marketing…that’s exactly what I’m saying. Why do people find that they have to show more than they should to be attractive? Do the viewers actually find it attractive to do so? I don’t watch TV anymore, and partly because of this, and also the the brain washing and indoctrination of what the advertisers want to sell and the lack of what I consider quality values. It’s all a consumerism game and I refuse to play it anymore. If I want to watch something, I find it online ad-free, or on Netflix. Also, there’s a lack of quality programming, IMO…and sorry for the rant, lol!
Love this post. Modest is hottest.
I agree. I think that there is nothing inherently wrong with revealing one’s body, but I think that, because of the perception fo it in our society, it sends the wrong message. Wearing clothes like Christina’s says to me, “This is what I have to offer the world. This is my value and this is what you can have if you have something sufficient to offer me in return.” I think, because sex is such a strong drive and a hot button issue with us, that kind of presentation overpowers everything else that person may have to offer.
I completely agree with you.
Wow, i’m so used to you thinking the other way that this is kind of a shock xD! I totally agree.
I just noticed the stars on your background. I WANT TO GO TO OUTERSPACE AND VISIT OTHER PLANETS!!!
I enjoyed reading your post. I don’t watch t.v. either, but if I had one, I WOULD WATCH IT!!!!
I am with your dad.
I have two opinions about this, and generally I keep them to myself since boobs are fucking glorified these days. It disgusts me too. However, there is more to it than that. What about shit like Toddlers and Tiaras. Creating horrible values in children from the time they can walk and talk to when they grow up to get boob jobs. Like you said, men will look at a woman willing to show some tit, but they don’t seem to listen to her or value her thoughts and opinions. So, sure, the constant show of tit and leg is definitely gross to me, but the fact that we are teaching it so young, that disgusts me more and I gag just thinking about it.
On the other hand, I don’t think we should treat nudity as a bad thing. I feel this is different than flaunting half naked. We are afraid of nudity and think it is somehow evil for our children to view it in any form. How is a man’s nipple different from a woman’s? It isn’t. I feel that this is, in fact, adding to the whole situation and making it worse. If nudity wasn’t so abhorred in America, then this wouldn’t really be a problem in the first place. I think women wouldn’t feel the need to flaunt, because nudity would no longer be taboo.
Anyways, thought provoking post.
I agree that girls need more self-respect and need to not be putting all of themselves on display for boys in their life.
Holy crap, Christina needs to put her boobs away
(and possibly use half the amount of makeup she slaps onto her face…)
I had a long comment but then it made me sound a bit wishy-washy so I scrapped it haha. But I’ll just simply say that I agree with your post and more ladies need to read this.
I love how when a guy says women should be modest, they get ridiculed… but when a female says it everyone loves her and says things like: modest is hottest. I agree, I just see a double standard.
there are some guys who want to know females beyond sexual objectification, but darn it is difficult when they walk around with short shorts, skirts, and lots of clevege. It seems like females (say they) want to be respected for thier mind but then by the way they dress propose the opposite. I think men and women are getting conflicting information, and I know it at least drives me pretty nuts. There have been days I have to avoid my own female friends because they are wearing something and I cant focus on them, thier face, only thier legs because of thier short skirt/shorts or thier boobs hanging all out – so bascially, I try to avoid them.
Sometimes I am thankful for winter, ha!
@Doubledb - Tell your friends to put some more clothes on.
To the writer: Not all guys value those things or like those things. I walk down the street and constantly tell myself “Train your eyes” as in, train my eyes and my mind to not look or to look away if it crosses my vision. Thank you for the call to modesty.
@Doubledb - I agree with covering up. I the shortest shorts I wear land somewhere around the halfway point between my knees and my butt. And those are only as PJs, never leaving the house in them! I’m usually rocking the jeans or dress pants. I agree there is a double standard between men and women, but there shouldn’t be.
OP, I agree with your stance. I just could never wear a hijab. Sometimes I get claustrophobic because of my earrings so I can only imagine how hard it would be to have my head wrapped for the whole day.
The woman in the black-and-white hijab is stunning. I enjoyed this post.
Thekissilent was spot on. It’s about selling albums and attracting attention. Exhibitionism is the cheapest form of publicity and this will not and should not stop unless we’re ready to sacrifice our liberty to express ourselves. Personally I’m revolted by Christina’s appearance, but at the same time am shocked at the suggestion that she or anyone should adopt the ridiculous middle-eastern attire just for our viewing convenience. The world is a gritty shocking place and that’s the way it should be. As much as I hate western consumerism and flagrant exhibitionism, I see the alternative as far more terrifying – living in a muted, intolerant culture that expects everyone to conform to some high standard just because someone is uncomfortable. Great writing though, and what an awesome dialog!
I like the idea of only dressing slutty for the guy I’m with.
I like cleavage. My pics generally show cleavage. It’s not for attention. It’s because I do think my boobs are amazing and they are apart of me. If we were allowed to walk around naked, I totally would, but there is that taboo. But we can’t, so I do the equivalent of what I should be able to do. Now, I will say, there are times to not flaunt my cleavage. In a professional manner. I wear very nice dress shirts, with dress jackets. I will unbutton the top button though, showing no cleavage but it’s me throwing my first in the air at the “professional” world. I think if a woman is confident with herself, she shouldn’t be afraid to show it in whatever way she wants to. Now, there is a difference between sexy confidence and just dressing slutty! You will never see me wear short shorts! I may buy a dress for the clubs, but it goes with the atmosphere, I want to look sexy. But if I am not in the club, I wear pants 24/7 365 days a year! Even in the summer! I hope this made sense, I rewrote it so many times lol. Basically if your confident with your body, dressing confident sexy is ok! I will always choose a great cleavage showing shirt (not squishing out my boobs though, they are safely inside and not coming out!) over a regular shirt.
I strongly disagree with you. But first Christina’s boobs… I can’t stop staring at them. I mean, they move all over the place, it’s fascinating. Where you see disrespect for one’s self, I see self acceptance and a person doing what she wants. A bit of boobs never killed anyone, in fact boobs are meant to nourish babies so they are objects of life.
I used to hide my boobs because 1) I was always cold when I was a teenager 2) fear of being assumed to being something I’m not and 3) fear of being attacked. Now, I say screw it all. I am a woman, a full grown woman who has birthed and nursed children, I have boobs. I have large, nice ass boobs that men stare at even when I show no cleavage. That’s not my fault, I will not be blamed for the actions of other people. I will not hide them any longer. If it’s 105 outside, I’m going to wear tank tops even though some will think I look like a slut. I don’t give a crap anymore. I’m 39 years old and have slept with two men in my life, I don’t qualify as a slut or a skank.
Can’t we women stop slut shaming each other? My cleavage is not meant for public consumption just because I don’t hide it anymore. I don’t actually purposely flaunt it, but I don’t hide it either. Women have boobs, because they are women. Nothing about boobs is shameful, dirty, disgusting, or wrong. No woman should be judged as a slut or skank because she shows cleavage. Go to Europe, and then you’ll see cleavage because even grannies flaunt it over there. And when I do show cleavage, trust me I am respecting myself. It is about my self-esteem as an individual who is a grown woman with the equipment that grown woman have. I will not be shamed for being a woman anymore, because I did use to worry about that.
**I think hijabs make women look beautiful.
Modesty is strongly subjective from culture to culture. you really can’t bring middle-eastern religious dress into this because cultural/societal beliefs are always a case-by-case basis.
Ask yourself why you care so much about how other women are dressed. Seriously. If you were really secure you wouldn’t be offended when other women show a bit of skin.
Great post!
The girls in the second set of photos are sexy,alluring, and beautiful. And they have 1/10Th less of their body showing, and they have a large amount LESS of makeup on than Christina Aguilera.She’s disgusting and heavy weight.I am too-not saying she is gross she is fat But it is gross she squeezes herself into clothes WAY too small for her and the the rest of her sort of…spills out, like the Blob. “
I am heavyset and I wear clothes that actually PROPERLY fit me and I do not have spillover ANYWHERE, and I think I look pretty good =)
@Mansonschicks – Hijab is really quite comfortable. You can wrap or tie it just about any way you please ~ tight, loose, ruffled, rolled, pleated, so on and so forth.
I’ve always been commented on for modesty… and my usual everyday garb is a t-shirt and jeans (and usually a hoodie if I’m cold). It’s either “I’m showing too much” or “I’m showing too little”. I’m never “just showing enough”, which is odd, because it’s perfectly functional and comfortable for me.
I see what you’re saying with writing this, and I can’t say I agree wholeheartedly. I think less of people the more they depend on physical appearance rather than ability — which means that the chick with the tight top and the lady in the shiny hijab are on the same playing field, as far as I’m concerned. It’s moreso the attitude people have about their own appearances that irks me, and not so much what they choose to appear in.
How much cleavage each individual woman wants to show is up to her. I don’t mind some cleavage showing, and I do sometimes show a little of mine. Generally, I do not show a lot of cleavage, but it is not like I can conceal them completely even if I wear a high-neck top because the shape is still there. I don’t mind if I see woman showing a lot of cleavage as long as it is contained properly. If she is wearing a bra too small and a top that is very low cut…and some of her flesh is hanging out and over the neckline (the 4-boob phenomenon), I would prefer not to see that. While Christina Aguilera is showing a lot of cleavage, her breasts are not out and over her dress/top, it is still okay with me.
@skeptic42 - Ditto.
I was reading along and going “well, I like boobs and I don’t see an issue with women showing them off a bit.” And then you bring up the hijab. What?? An instrument of oppression and bigotry? Sure, it *can* look cute, but its main purpose is to subjugate women.
@None_May_Have_Her - I do not think that nudity is bad either, and no one should feel ashamed of it, or be made to…though, I think nudity doesn’t belong in the public eye, unless it’s artwork.
@Doubledb - I would have to agree, there is a double standard..though I have known men who do say these kinds of things =]
@skeptic42 - I was not suggesting that women should adopt western dress, I was simply pointing out the difference, and that I think the modesty of the hijab is more beautiful.
@DrummingMediocrity - YES! This…precisely =]
@AlwaysMeForeverSmiling - @TiredSoVeryTired - This is actually why I was writing this post. Why is it considered a part of confidence to wear revealing clothing just because you know they look good? Isn’t that knowledge good enough? Even when I used to sometimes wear low cut shirts, it truly bothered me that men stared at them and that’s all they saw. I’m an intelligent woman, and I didn’t appreciate that…I wanted to be seen for my mind. I was wearing revealing clothing because I had confidence in my boobs, I know they looked great in low cut shirts. It got me attention, but not the kind of attention I truly wanted, deep down. I see that now, and I’m glad I do. So that’s why I was writing this post, to try and get people to really think about it…is that valueless sexual attention what people really want? Or do they want to be valued for something more than how their boobs look in low cut shirts?
@theholydarkwasmovingtoo - I’m aware that modesty is relative to the place/situation…but my question is, why is western culture so sexualized? Is that really what this culture boils down to? That this is what attracts people? Why do so many relationships fail? I honestly believe it’s because everyone is so focused on sex, sexuality, and whether or not someone looks good. Also, I’m not offended by it..I’m revolted. I think there’s a difference between wanting to gag at someone’s classlessness..at being disgusted, and being offended by how someone is dressed.
@In_Reason_I_Trust - That’s why I said without the religious connotation. If you take out the very reason it’s required, I think it’s a beautiful way to remain modest…and I’ve seen articles of Muslim women saying that they love wearing the hijab, and I’ve heard it from some Muslim women here on Xanga, including Tuhka (whom I miss). If it were a choice in the religion and not a requirement, I think more women would freely choose it, because it seems to be what many of them want..but of course, you can’t truly generalize anything.
Oh Crystal how I love it you have made up your mind about the actual meaning of self-respect for women (: (: (: Now let’s say you are my girl ;p
First of all I can say I am glad I do not watch TV.
Second of all the Scriptures tell us how we should dress. If one has a good Bible we can start at Dt 22:5 and do the cross reference. 1 Co 11 tells a woman that her hair needs to be covered in worship and prayer, and be long.
Holiness is the way Religious people should look.This is why the Church is in a mess, Holiness is not there. Good post. Bro. Doc
Everyone is so tit crazy it drives me nuts. Amanda Palmer’s video, Want It Back shows her tits, but not at all sexually. Still YouTube edited the video. How is that not a double standard? Men can show their nipples and it’s not a big deal. Also, if nudity was really accepted, it wouldn’t matter where it was. No one would even notice.
@Thatslifekid - What about our men? errr, man. hehe
Not to go all political here, but there are some parts of your philosophy I agree with and others I do not. I agree that the women of today should probably cover up more: from a sexual/aesthetic standpoint, it leaves more to the male imagination, and overall, it just looks better. The picture of Christina Aguilera up there do look a little trashy to me, but in my mind, a little cleavage (not as much as the pictures show up there) is okay, as long as it’s tasteful. A cami/sweater, or polo combo, in my mind, can look just as sexy, if not more so, than the most suggestive dress. The issue in my mind being addressed is confidence. Do women feel proud of themselves no matter how they look, or do they have to rely on “bringing out the goods?”
As far as the Hijab is concerned, though, I think that’s going too far. In today’s modern and Western-Oriented world that values freedom, the Hijab has become a symbol of oppression, repression, and suppression (yes. I went Seuss there for a little bit.) Seriously, though, if you choose to wear a Hijab on your own accord, that’s fine, but the reason they were invented in the first place was that religion (early Christianity/Judaism, Islam, whatever) dictated it, and that sort of trait signals submission in a woman, which to me is actually a very unattractive trait.
Just my two cents…
~*Cheers*~… I love this post, and have to agree!!! As a mother, I know full well that we teach our children by them watching us!!! When we are more concerned with trying to be their friend, we rob them of an actual parent, and we cripple them (do them no favors). If you truly want to give your child an edge above others in life… teach them! I teach my boys common sense, to be picky, and even shows like “teen mom” can be turned into “teaching tools” (look at the foundation each of those involved came from, the mentality through out the show, and can predict what will happen next)… And our views always change as we get older, I too started thinking like you, than as I had children it changed
I absolutely see where you’re coming from.
I think there’s perhaps an “occasion” in which a woman should celebrate all of her curves, etc, but that mostly (especially with the photos you’ve posted)…
It’s like someone and I were talking the other day. Rapists do NOT get any leniency in my books, and no, it is NOT the woman’s fault… but let’s look at it like this, if a woman is going to show her ENTIRE boob minus a nipple, act flirtatious and then shut a man down… what kind of sign does that send? No, it does not, and will NEVER excuse “rape” … but one the one hand, what do you expect a guy to THINK?
Scientifically, men are VISUAL, and if you’re going to be showing your body in such a way, then you CAN NOT expect a man to at least not be THINKING that way…
One of the things that really irks me about a woman’s mindset today is that they seem to think that they should be able to do ANYTHING and that men are just “pigs” if they respond sexually or have a sexual inclination. O_o… Er… der… Even some of the girls I know that they should be allowed to STRIP and still be looked at as a human being… … WHAT?!?!? Erm, you … TAKE YOUR CLOTHES OFF! And you want them to see you as a “human being” and “bright mind?” … WHAT THE ****?
The one thing that I WILL say is that no where in Christianity did men ever see women as being sexually devious or what not. At least not in the times that you’re referring to. I
do
know that such accusations were made in the medieval times specifically because they didn’t understand orgasm or the feminine mind (not much has changed hahaha) The whole idea was more something that happened due to men who didn’t understand their own responses and a lack of knowledge about a female in general during medieval and Freudian days. haha. (although Freud did give us a lot of insight to consider.)
But women were treated (in the biblical days) gently and loved ardently. The bible says to treat the woman as the “weaker vessel” (and it really meant physically and emotionally, not that she couldn’t do anything and wasn’t strong). And quite often, women were very much regarded as wonderful and strong. There are actually several prominent women in the bible who changed the world with their strength and wisdom. ^_^
Funnily enough it also states that women shouldn’t be concerned (so much) with the arranging of the hair and wearing fine jewels and showing off, etc… (So, not to be so concerned with the body) but to have a sound, quiet spirit which is seen as lovely in God’s eyes. ^_^
Hence, not to be so concerned with showing off, but to be gentle, loving, and kind.
We’re animals. No matter what we think of ourselves, we’re mammals. We go through our own mating and courtship rituals just like everything else.
We don’t have feathers, or fights to the death (usually, lol) so we use our fashion to attract partners. Varies by culture and time period. When America was founded, dressing prim and proper was the way to catch a husband. Now it’s tank tops and mini-skirts. Of course relationships are founded on personality and charm. But you dont approach someone at the bar because you psychically pick up on their winning sense of humour. You chat them up because you think they’re cute and they caught your eye.
Lumping anyone who shows skin, whether it’s their legs, cleavage or *gasp* those sexually tempting shoulders together as having no values or self-respect is what I find disgusting.
@crazy2love - All I can say is my personality is radiant and way supersedes my any cleavage I may show. I am a sexual woman so showing a little doesn’t bother me at all, guys looking doesn’t bother me at all. In my work life, my professionalism excels so much that cleavage or not, I am taken seriously and people show me respect either way! You just have to be strong enough to exude confidence so that men can see both sexy and intelligence. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. I work very hard and I just look sexy while doing it.
Its no secret that I have problems with feminism. I just abhor the word and the connotations it brings about. That being said, lets talk about something completely different.
I have a tendency to wear low cut shirts. It isn’t because I want to show off the goods. It isn’t because I can. Its because its more comfortable. Anything with a t shirt like neckline is uncomfortable as it rubs against the front of my neck. Anything in between that and my cleavage makes me feel like my clothes don’t feel properly, so I’m always pull them down and adjusting them. I can’t say that I usually don plunging necklines like Christina, though.
Modesty, decorum, good table manners -it’s all a package, and it’s lacking more and more these days.
@crazy2love - I would never wear a shirt only to show off my boobs or because I have confidence in my boobs, I wear whatever I want because I have confidence in me. I don’t necessarily care how a stranger views me in public, most people aren’t going to see me or respect me for my mind in public because a stranger can’t and doesn’t know me. So, I don’t care. I do get tired of the Puritanical viewpoint that if I show my boobs off then it is because I am slutty (I’m not), I’m trying to get men’s attention (I’m not) and I have no respect for myself (as a matter of fact I sure do).
I’m a highly intelligence woman and other intelligent people continue to notice that when we get together and speak. I’m also a person who want to feel comfortable in my surroundings, so I might wear a tank top in 105 degree heat. Not to show my boobs, but to feel cooler. I’m tired of the whole concept that what I wear is a sure indication of the person I am… it is not.
Heck, I know a very conservative person who never shows cleavage or anything, but she sleeps around. Appearances can be deceiving. I don’t care if men look at my boobs, that is not my problem or my issue to deal with. They are grown men and need to own up to their actions and where their eyeballs wonder. I’m a sexual being too, only I control myself in public. I disagree that it is harder for men, than woman… it is only socially acceptable for men to behave like animals.
Also, when I was in the Navy and dressed like all the guys, in our ugly ass dungaree uniforms, they didn’t treat me with sudden respect because my boobs weren’t showing.
@Pure_Taint - I have to agree with you. Me showing cleavage (because I don’t care) has no real reflection on my true values.
@LKJSlain - I disagree. Men who cannot control themselves in public are pigs. As would I be if I went around grabbing the asses of some nice buns in 501s, which I would totally do if it were legal.
Your argument hinges on some notion that women exist only to satisfy a man, we don’t. At a bar, if I push my girls up to my ears and wrap them in a tiny piece of fabric that doesn’t give any man any rights to my body. So, if he is all super sad I won’t sleep with him, that’s his problem. He is not entitled to my body because he is a man excited by my body. Not my problem. If I were a stripper, hell yeah men need to respect me as a person. Because I am a person, and taking my clothes off for money is not the same thing as me saying, “Don’t respect me.”
@TiredSoVeryTired - I never suggested a thing that you’re saying.
I just got back from Waikiki, and observed daily immodesty. Sadly, I was not offended. I agree with vou.
Frank
Great post.
Modesty and respect is the reason for the hijab among the Muslim women. The nuns used to cover their heads completely. They were respected. People call them women of God. When Muslim cover their heads, the western nations called them “repressed women”. I say take a hike. Look at the history of the world.
I really liked reading this post. You are a very wise lady.
@ANVRSADDAY - You poor thing. My heart goes out to you.
@PrisonerxOfxLove - lol You won’t let me get away with anything. lol
@reginasikora - . . . (I mean to say I enjoyed it, but not because of Christina’s breasts, lol)
I’m a man, and I agree with you. If I wanted to see your boobs, I would rather ask than for you to show them to me against my will. a woman should cover up, not just because of religious reasons, but rather because only ONE man should ever see that much of any woman’s body. and that is her husband.
You chicks kill me, crack me right up.
All of you have an eternal hangup about boobs, hate em, like em, hung up on em.
It’s tiresome.
The female body is a work of art, an amazing part of science, if you will. Frankly there is nothing more beautiful, or more incredible than the female body.
I like seeing them nude, same as I like sunsets.
@PrisonerxOfxLove - lol, you will not let me get away with anything!