"thecatsred;c-17237135" wrote:
"haneul;c-17237127" wrote:
It just seems weird because in Western culture, there isn't really any equivalent.
Nuns.
Nuns cover their hair in much the same way, but I've never seen anyone complain about that. :/
That's true. They do cover, but nuns are very religious. The people who cover their heads with hijabs or hijab-like garments aren't always that religious. It's a lot more secular than being a nun. It's more like your second example of cross-shaped jewelry. The cross is a normal shape for jewelry in Western culture. Sometimes, it's deeply religious. Sometimes, it's not at all. It depends on the person wearing it. Overall, it's a common item and shouldn't be banned because it has religious roots. Same with the head scarves.