Jobeda Ali's documentary was very thought-provoking. It reminded me of something I learned in school. In my sociology classes at Santa Clara University, we discuss symbolic interactionism, a micro sociology theory that talks about how we relate to symbols, objects, ideas, etc. For example, in some countries/cultures, dogs are seen primarily as pets and in others, they are seen as a meal. Guns are another example. Some think that they are needed for protection and sport while others believe that they create violence and fear.

Here, the hijab is the object in debate. To liberal Muslims, the hijab represents unjust male domination and the suppression of women's rights but to conservative Muslims, the hijab represents tradition and faith. Unfortunately, sociology doesn't provide answers to what we should do but rather, it presents us with more questions! Hah.

In the meantime, thank you for posting this provocative video!