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If a Jewish, Hindu or Christian woman dresses in a way conforming to “modesty” requirements of her faith, and both restricts herself and is restricted by others from the company of men, so that she does not “tempt” them or invite negative gossip concerning her virtue, and also follows rules regarding separation from society and religious rites during menstruation: “Wow, I cannot believe there are still women that allow themselves to be cowed by religion like that. It’s so misogynistic and patriarchal. I don’t even know if it’s possible to be a follower of that religion and a feminist, it’s so inherently anti-woman. I mean, a Jewish man can’t even touch a menstruating woman. What the hell?”

If a Muslim or Buddhist woman dresses in a way conforming to “modesty” requirements of her faith, and both restricts herself and is restricted by others from the company of men, so that she does not “tempt” them or invite negative gossip concerning her virtue, and also follows rules regarding separation from society and religious rites during menstruation: “The liberation and empowerment for women in this is incredible! I can’t believe how highly Muhammad/The Buddha thought of women. This is so much better than that awful misogynistic negativity you see in those other religions. I wish more people would see how amazingly pro-female and ‘girl power’ these faiths are. I mean, a Muslim woman can’t even be touched by a man she doesn’t know. That’s respect!”