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Squinch

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2. Do we feel that a man in a suit and tie is being modest? Do we feel that a man in shorts

Reply to Soph0571 (Original post)

Sun Feb 3, 2019, 09:23 AM

Feb 2019

and a sleeveless t-shirt or a man in bathing trunks is being immodest? No to both.

You have to go deeper than your question. The whole concept of modesty is only ever applied to women, and thus takes power away from women. Modesty is not empowering, nor is immodesty. The application of the concept to women is just more patriarchy.

I also believe it is very rare to find anyone who dresses to reflect their internal spirit.

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Is Modesty Empowerment? [View all] Soph0571 Feb 2019 OP

I believe you answered your own question Sherman A1 Feb 2019 #1

Do we feel that a man in a suit and tie is being modest? Do we feel that a man in shorts Squinch Feb 2019 #2

You nailed it, Squinch, thanks. NT enough Feb 2019 #3

I actually just realized this as I was thinking about Soph's question. So thanks to Soph! Squinch Feb 2019 #4

Why do we not let them speak for themselves? JayhawkSD Feb 2019 #5

Exactly. silverweb Jan 2020 #8

Personally, PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2019 #6

Spam deleted by MIR Team amzounslide95 Sep 2019 #7