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Hijab and Burqa - choice and controversy || Acharya Prashant, at Delhi University (2023)
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Freedom of Choice
Education
Hijab
Burqa
Social Security
Individual Liberty
Public Safety
Women's Rights
Description

Acharya Prashant explains that individuals should have the freedom to decide what they wear, emphasizing that one's responsibility toward others ends at education and counseling. He asserts that while one can educate a person to enable them to make responsible choices, no one has the right to dictate an adult's actions, lifestyle, or clothing unless those choices harm society at large. He distinguishes between the hijab and the burqa, noting that the burqa, which covers the entire face and body, presents social and security challenges regarding identity verification in public spaces. He suggests that while banning the burqa in public might be legitimate for security reasons, the hijab should remain a matter of personal choice. Ultimately, he argues that the government's role is to provide quality education to women and then leave them free to make their own decisions.