i hate how Western society views this aspect of Islamic culture as "degrading to women". This is not about oppression, its about choice. If women choose to cover themselves while enjoying a nice day at the beach then all power to them! My gf CHOOSES to wear a head-scarf, not because she has to, but because she WANTS to. And this is Canada we'r talking about. And im perfectly ok with her views, i dont discriminate against her. We all need to be more tolerant.