Helpful Posts: I like to notice contrasts in the places I visit.
Istanbul is a city of contrasts, Asia-Europe, Byzantine Christian-Muslim, old and new but, nowhere is the contrast as evident as in the differences in dress of the enlightened secular Turkish females and that of the conservative veiled Muslim women...
Turkish bride leaving reception...
Conservative woman in veil...
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23rd July 2013, 03:56 PM #1
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City of contrasts
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23rd July 2013, 04:36 PM #2
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Re: City of contrasts and similarities
Watch out with the terminology, Richard. Full veil doesn't necessarily mean fundamentalist
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23rd July 2013, 05:41 PM #3
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Re: City of contrasts
Interesting contrast indeed. Looks like you were invited to the wedding?!
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23rd July 2013, 09:59 PM #4
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Re: City of contrasts
Don't Muslim women dress like that in California, Richard?
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23rd July 2013, 10:08 PM #5
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Re: City of contrasts and similarities
It also doesn't indicate that the woman is less enlightened than a woman not wearing a veil. The contrasts that you noted, Richard, are exemplified by the apparel itself, but any conclusions drawn from the way a person is dressed is only a generality that may or may not apply to that particular person.
Originally Posted by dubaiphil
Watch out with the terminology, Richard. Full veil doesn't necessarily mean fundamentalist
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23rd July 2013, 11:51 PM #6
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Re: City of contrasts and similarities
I like the 2nd photo, a lot, something about it is very compelling.
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24th July 2013, 12:58 AM #7
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Whether one considers a person "enlightened" or not is a personal valuation. IMO, a woman walking around in an outfit like this in close to 100 degree F. heat could use some enlightenment.
Especially when hubby is dressed in this cooler, lightweight shirt and trousers which are a lot more appropriate for that temperature!
I am going to make another politically incorrect comment which might bother some folks. IMO, the need to hide one's women from the sight of other males very possibly stems from deep seated insecurities...Last edited by rpcrowe; 24th July 2013 at 01:15 AM.
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