And now a lot of commentators on both sides of the burkini divide have their knickers in a knot, each faction twisting feminist ideology to suit their agenda. The burkini is no more feminist tackle than the G-string. Thus the burkini is an extension of the veil, even though the burkini doesn’t cover the face. The burkini may be a compromise allowing conservative women who otherwise might not have ventured to the public beach to bask in the sun. From bikini to burkini: Evolution in reverse.

Source: thestar September 01, 2016 21:45 UTC