My Perspective: My Body is My Own Business by Naheed Mustafa

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    The writing talks specifically about woman's liberation - freedom. The author breaks down the conventional beliefs placed on women by speaking about their connection to the Muslim religion and the long-lived belief that women's "worth is proportional to their attractiveness." Through self-actualization, Naheed Mustafa was able to feel 'freedom' when wearing her hijab; and just being a Muslim woman in general. Additionally, since she was removed from the uneducated judgment and stereotyping of her physical appearance, it could never be the topic in her physical interactions. The Muslim religion establishes "that men and women are equal, that individuals should not be judged according to gender, beauty, wealth, or privilege." The only difference is individual character. The exact point the author is making is what the Quran taught her and others. Hence, women should not have to "pursue abstract notions of beauty" because it is useless. Meeting the beauty standards set by men and the world is often 'humiliating' and impracticable. You would only become a slave to 'public scrutiny' by hiding your true identity. Therefore, the author fights for true equality in women instead of objectification. "Beauty is ever-changing," and individual perception differs widely. For one,  the author wants women to overcome their environment and do what makes them feel comfortable and confident.

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